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R925 DHB

1997 Proton Persona

Red Petrol 1468cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires28 Sep 2014
Tests13 (9 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate69.2%

Mileage

86,870 mi
Last recorded86,870 miles
Recorded on25 Sep 2013
Typical for 1997 Proton Persona70,291 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR925 DHB
MakeProton
ModelPersona
Year1997
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,468cc

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MOT History

9 pass 4 fail
Pass 25 Sep 2013 86,870 miles

*Corrosion at rear of o/s/r inner brake pipe.*

Corrosion holes on o/s and n/s of front panel.

Wear in o/s/r seat belt.

Fail 25 Sep 2013 86,870 miles

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

*Corrosion at rear of o/s/r inner brake pipe.*

Corrosion holes on o/s and n/s of front panel.

Wear in o/s/r seat belt.

Pass 3 Sep 2012 82,322 miles

O/s/r inner metal brake pipe corroded

Rear no. plate discoloured

Pass 29 Sep 2011 78,425 miles

Air bag warning light on

Both rear indicators faded

Long handbrake travel

N/s/f wiper torn

O/s/r seat belt worn

Rear No. plate discoloured

Fail 28 Sep 2011 78,424 miles

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

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

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

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

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

Air bag warning light on

Both rear indicators faded

Long handbrake travel

N/s/f wiper torn

O/s/r seat belt worn

Rear No. plate discoloured

Spare tyre flat

Pass 6 Sep 2010 73,958 miles

Air bag warning light on // Brake warning light on

Both rear indicators faded // Rear No. plate discoloured

Exhaust front flexy breaking up // Exhaust inter pipe corroded

Radiator cross member corroded and holed // Engine oil leak (Upper/front)

Rear washer inop // Rear wiper judders // Front wipers smear

Spare tyre flat // Front brake pads worn low (Advise strip and inspect)

Pass 25 Sep 2009 69,987 miles
Fail 25 Sep 2009 69,986 miles

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

engine oil leak (suspect camcover)

handbrake warning light on

marks in o/s of windscreen

o/s/f lower ball joint gaiter split

o/s/r seat belt edge worn

rear number plate discoloured

Pass 15 Sep 2008 65,396 miles

marks in o/s of windscreen

air bag light on

engine oil leak (suspect cam cover)

exhaust front flexy mesh breaking up

front wipers smear

long handbrake travel

n/s/r tyre perish cracked in tread and worn on inner shoulder

o/s/r and n/s/r seat belts worn

Pass 24 Sep 2007 61,388 miles

both front tyres worn on shoulders and close to limit

brake warning light on

marks in o/s of windscreen

o/s/r seat belt worn and marked

spare tyre flat

srs warning light flashing on

Pass 25 Sep 2006 56,194 miles

front wipers smear

marks in o/s of windscreen

o/s/r seat belt worn

o/s/r tyre worn on inner shoulder and cuts in tread

Pass 29 Sep 2005 51,241 miles

Exhaust blow at rear of inter pipe and pipe corroded. †

Fluctuation on both rear brakes. †

O/s outer washer jet out of align. †

Oil leak from engine ( top area. ) †Advise steam clean first. †

Rear wiper judders and smears. †

Fail 29 Sep 2005 51,241 miles

Exhaust blow at rear of inter pipe and pipe corroded. †

Fluctuation on both rear brakes. †

Nearside Headlamp aim beam image too far to the right (1.6.B4)

Nearside Headlamp aim too high when the centre of the headlamp is below 850mm from the ground (1.6.B2)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

O/s outer washer jet out of align. †

Offside Headlamp aim beam image too far to the left (1.6.B4)

Offside Headlamp aim too high when the centre of the headlamp is below 850mm from the ground (1.6.B2)

Oil leak from engine ( top area. ) †Advise steam clean first. †

Rear wiper judders and smears. †

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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R925 DHB is a 1997 Proton Persona in Red with a 1,468cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 69.2%.

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 R925 DHB, 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 R925 DHB registered?

R925 DHB is a 1997 Proton Persona, first registered on 30 September 1997.

Is R925 DHB safe to buy?

The MOT history for R925 DHB shows 13 tests with a 69.2% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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