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R910 DHW

1997 Proton Persona

Silver Petrol 1468cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires23 May 2007
Tests4 (2 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate50%

Mileage

32,480 mi
Last recorded32,480 miles
Recorded on22 May 2006
Typical for 1997 Proton Persona70,291 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR910 DHW
MakeProton
ModelPersona
Year1997
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,468cc

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MOT History

2 pass 2 fail
Pass 22 May 2006 32,480 miles
Fail 18 May 2006 32,480 miles

Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside front brake juddering severely (3.7.A.2b)

Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Offside front brake juddering severely (3.7.A.2b)

Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

oil leak

Pass 24 May 2005 29,784 miles
Fail 23 May 2005 29,784 miles

Brake pipe inadequately clipped (3.6.B.1)

Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

Brake pipe leaking (3.6.A.1) DANGEROUS

floors corroded

fuel filler neck corroded

full exhaust corroded

offside front brake binding slightly

radaitor in poor condition and suspect leaking

suspect locking device on nearside track rod end corroded

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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R910 DHW is a 1997 Proton Persona in Silver with a 1,468cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 4 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 50%.

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 R910 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.

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What year was R910 DHW registered?

R910 DHW is a 1997 Proton Persona, first registered on 5 November 1997.

Is R910 DHW safe to buy?

The MOT history for R910 DHW shows 4 tests with a 50% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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