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R909 BTX

1997 Proton Persona Coupe

Maroon Petrol 1834cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires17 Nov 2008
Tests4 (3 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

126,727 mi
Last recorded126,727 miles
Recorded on10 Nov 2007
Typical for 1997 Proton Persona Coupe84,455 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR909 BTX
MakeProton
ModelPersona Coupe
Year1997
ColourMaroon
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,834cc

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MOT History

3 pass 1 fail
Pass 10 Nov 2007 126,727 miles

Nearside Front Steering pivot point has slight play (2.2.B.1g)

Offside Front Steering pivot point has slight play (2.2.B.1g)

Fail 9 Nov 2007 126,727 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

Offside Rear Shock absorber has negligible damping effect (2.7.5)

Offside Rear position lamp(s) excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Nearside Front Steering pivot point has slight play (2.2.B.1g)

Nearside Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Offside Front Steering pivot point has slight play (2.2.B.1g)

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Rear Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

nearside rear tyre deteriorated

nearside wiper blade split

Pass 28 Oct 2006 106,287 miles
Pass 29 Oct 2005 82,548 miles

minor leak on n/s/r shock absorber

How Reliable is the Proton Persona Coupe?

Based on 621 MOT tests across 104 vehicles.

60.7%
Pass Rate
6,647
Miles/Year
29
Year Lifespan
104
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements 100
parking brake recording little or no effort 63
position lamp(s) not working 37
Steering rack gaiter split 36
Parking brake lever has no reserve travel 35
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R909 BTX is a 1997 Proton Persona Coupe in Maroon with a 1,834cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 4 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

Across all 1997 Proton Persona Coupe models, the average MOT pass rate is 58.3% with a typical mileage of 84,455 miles. This particular vehicle has performed better than the average for its year.

The most common reason a Proton Persona Coupe fails its MOT is parking brake: efficiency below requirements, accounting for 100 recorded failures. If you're considering buying R909 BTX, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

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

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What year was R909 BTX registered?

R909 BTX is a 1997 Proton Persona Coupe, first registered on 17 October 1997.

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