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R907 DHW

1997 Proton Persona

Blue Petrol 1468cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires9 Nov 2010
Tests9 (5 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate55.6%

Mileage

81,959 mi
Last recorded81,959 miles
Recorded on9 Nov 2009
Typical for 1997 Proton Persona70,291 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR907 DHW
MakeProton
ModelPersona
Year1997
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,468cc

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MOT History

5 pass 4 fail
Pass 9 Nov 2009 81,959 miles

Rear position lamp(s) slightly affected by the operation of another lamp (1.1.A.3f)

fuel tank stained !!!

less than 2.5mm of tread on n/s/f tyre

Fail 7 Nov 2009 81,959 miles

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Rear position lamp(s) slightly affected by the operation of another lamp (1.1.A.3f)

fuel tank stained !!!

less than 2.5mm of tread on n/s/f tyre

Pass 24 Oct 2008 72,029 miles

excess hand brake travel

nearside front shock absorber leaking

offside rear tyre down to wear bars

oil leak from headgasket

radiator in poor condition

Pass 5 Nov 2007 68,873 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Fail 5 Nov 2007 68,873 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Offside Front Steering rack gaiter split (2.2.D.2d)

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Pass 10 Nov 2006 62,541 miles
Fail 10 Nov 2006 62,541 miles

Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Nearside Steering rack gaiter split (2.2.D.2d)

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Fail 4 Nov 2005 56,852 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Pass 4 Nov 2005 56,852 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

How Reliable is the Proton Persona?

Based on 104,196 MOT tests across 16,498 vehicles.

66.0%
Pass Rate
4,314
Miles/Year
32
Year Lifespan
16,498
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Steering rack gaiter split 8,679
Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 7,945
Parking brake: efficiency below requirements 6,060
Brake pipe excessively corroded 4,490
Stop lamp not working 4,135
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R907 DHW is a 1997 Proton Persona in Blue with a 1,468cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 9 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 55.6%.

Across all 1997 Proton Persona models, the average MOT pass rate is 65.5% with a typical mileage of 70,291 miles. This particular vehicle has a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

The most common reason a Proton Persona fails its MOT is steering rack gaiter split, accounting for 8,679 recorded failures. If you're considering buying R907 DHW, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Proton Persona typically stays on UK roads for around 32 years. At 29 years old, this Proton Persona is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

Frequently Asked Questions

How do I check the history of R907 DHW?

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What year was R907 DHW registered?

R907 DHW is a 1997 Proton Persona, first registered on 17 November 1997.

Is R907 DHW safe to buy?

The MOT history for R907 DHW shows 9 tests with a 55.6% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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