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R937 EFB

1997 Proton Persona

Grey Petrol 1597cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires21 Sep 2009
Tests5 (3 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

99,633 mi
Last recorded99,633 miles
Recorded on12 Sep 2008
Typical for 1997 Proton Persona70,291 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR937 EFB
MakeProton
ModelPersona
Year1997
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,597cc

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MOT History

3 pass 2 fail
Pass 12 Sep 2008 99,633 miles

Battery insecure

Front Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Nail in nearside front tyre

Nearside Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Nearside Inner Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Nearside Inner Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Nearside Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Offside Inner Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Offside Inner Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Offside Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

front lower box section is corroded and holed.

Pass 7 Sep 2007 95,973 miles
Fail 4 Sep 2007 95,971 miles

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

Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

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

Battery insecure

Centre Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nail in nearside front tyre

Oil leak

Rear brake disc slightly scored (3.5.1h)

advise 1 of 2 nearside rear side lights not working

advise condition of the front cross member

Pass 13 Sep 2006 92,080 miles
Fail 11 Sep 2006 92,078 miles

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

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

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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R937 EFB is a 1997 Proton Persona in Grey with a 1,597cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 5 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60%.

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 R937 EFB, 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 R937 EFB registered?

R937 EFB is a 1997 Proton Persona, first registered on 17 November 1997.

Is R937 EFB safe to buy?

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