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R948 DHW

1997 Proton Persona

White Petrol 1468cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires23 Jul 2011
Tests7 (5 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

10,222 mi
Last recorded10,222 miles
Recorded on15 Jul 2010
Typical for 1997 Proton Persona70,291 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR948 DHW
MakeProton
ModelPersona
Year1997
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,468cc

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MOT History

5 pass 2 fail
Pass 15 Jul 2010 10,222 miles

Rear registration plate faded but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Fail 13 Jul 2010 102,184 miles

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

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Rear registration plate faded but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Pass 15 Jul 2009 97,710 miles
Fail 14 Jul 2009 97,670 miles

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

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

Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 15 Jul 2008 92,258 miles

Nail in nearside rear tyre

Pass 20 Jul 2007 85,891 miles
Pass 13 Jul 2006 79,556 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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R948 DHW is a 1997 Proton Persona in White with a 1,468cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 7 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71.4%.

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 R948 DHW, 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 R948 DHW registered?

R948 DHW is a 1997 Proton Persona, first registered on 1 December 1997.

Is R948 DHW safe to buy?

The MOT history for R948 DHW shows 7 tests with a 71.4% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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