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R914 BTX

1997 Proton Persona

Red Petrol 1468cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires4 Nov 2013
Tests10 (7 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate70%

Mileage

115,163 mi
Last recorded115,163 miles
Recorded on5 Nov 2012
Typical for 1997 Proton Persona70,291 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR914 BTX
MakeProton
ModelPersona
Year1997
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,468cc

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MOT History

7 pass 3 fail
Pass 5 Nov 2012 115,163 miles

front drop link slight play

front pads low

Fail 5 Nov 2012 115,163 miles

Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

front drop link slight play

front pads low

Pass 2 Jun 2011 11,530 miles

Nearside Front Ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Pass 8 May 2010 106,115 miles

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

Pass 27 Feb 2009 103,112 miles

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

Fail 26 Feb 2009 103,112 miles

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)

Pass 21 Dec 2007 98,728 miles

play in n/s rack end

Fail 20 Dec 2007 98,659 miles

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

play in n/s rack end

Pass 4 Dec 2006 90,753 miles

o/s rear tyre tread on 2mm depth

slight oil drips under vehicle

slight play in n/s of steering rack

Pass 1 Dec 2005 82,519 miles

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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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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