MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
115,163 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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front drop link slight play
front pads low
Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
front drop link slight play
front pads low
Nearside Front Ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)
Nearside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)
Offside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)
Offside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)
both front tyres are worn to 3mm
Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)
Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)
Horn not working (1.6.2a)
Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)
Nearside Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
Nearside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)
Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)
Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)
Parking brake lever is impeded in its travel (3.1.6c)
Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)
play in n/s rack end
Horn not working (1.6.2a)
Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)
play in n/s rack end
o/s rear tyre tread on 2mm depth
slight oil drips under vehicle
slight play in n/s of steering rack
How Reliable is the Proton Persona?
Based on 104,196 MOT tests across 16,498 vehicles.
Top MOT Failure Points
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R914 BTX is a 1997 Proton Persona in Red with a 1,468cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70%.
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 performed better than the average for its year.
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 R914 BTX, 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 R914 BTX registered?
R914 BTX is a 1997 Proton Persona, first registered on 29 August 1997.
Is R914 BTX safe to buy?
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