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R938 DHW

1997 Proton Persona Glsi Auto

Silver Petrol 1468cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires14 Jan 2009
Tests3 (2 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

51,414 mi
Last recorded51,414 miles
Recorded on29 Jan 2009
Typical for 1997 Proton Persona Glsi Auto62,723 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR938 DHW
MakeProton
ModelPersona Glsi Auto
Year1997
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,468cc

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MOT History

2 pass 1 fail
Fail 29 Jan 2009 51,414 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content at idle excessive (7.3.D.4)

Offside Windscreen wiper not operating over a large enough area to give an adequate view (8.2.1c)

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Pass 15 Jan 2008 45,776 miles
Pass 2 Nov 2006 43,558 miles

How Reliable is the Proton Persona Glsi Auto?

Based on 1,089 MOT tests across 261 vehicles.

67.1%
Pass Rate
6,138
Miles/Year
32
Year Lifespan
261
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 102
Steering rack gaiter split 97
Stop lamp not working 58
Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively 48
Registration plate lamp not working 46
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R938 DHW is a 1997 Proton Persona Glsi Auto in Silver with a 1,468cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 3 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

Across all 1997 Proton Persona Glsi Auto models, the average MOT pass rate is 70.9% with a typical mileage of 62,723 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 Glsi Auto fails its MOT is tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm, accounting for 102 recorded failures. If you're considering buying R938 DHW, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Proton Persona Glsi Auto typically stays on UK roads for around 32 years. At 29 years old, this Proton Persona Glsi Auto is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was R938 DHW registered?

R938 DHW is a 1997 Proton Persona Glsi Auto, first registered on 18 November 1997.

Is R938 DHW safe to buy?

The MOT history for R938 DHW shows 3 tests with a 66.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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