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R950 WNB

1997 Proton Persona

Green Petrol 1299cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires27 Mar 2015
Tests12 (9 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

66,678 mi
Last recorded66,678 miles
Recorded on28 Mar 2014
Typical for 1997 Proton Persona70,291 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR950 WNB
MakeProton
ModelPersona
Year1997
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,299cc

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MOT History

9 pass 3 fail
Pass 28 Mar 2014 66,678 miles

n/s/r tyre inner tread pattern lumpy

Fail 20 Mar 2013 63,270 miles

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 20 Mar 2013 63,270 miles
Pass 5 Mar 2012 61,134 miles
Fail 24 Mar 2011 58,999 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low and too far to the left. (1.8)

Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Headlamp aim too high and too far to the right. (1.8)

brake pedal rubber worn

clutch pedal rubber missing

oil leak from engine

Pass 24 Mar 2011 58,999 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

brake pedal rubber worn

clutch pedal rubber missing

oil leak from engine

Pass 25 Mar 2010 56,915 miles

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

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Pass 27 Mar 2009 54,992 miles
Fail 27 Mar 2009 54,992 miles

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

Pass 21 Apr 2008 53,189 miles

Nail in nearside rear tyre

Pass 12 Apr 2007 50,655 miles
Pass 18 Apr 2006 44,925 miles

Offside Rear Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

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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R950 WNB is a 1997 Proton Persona in Green with a 1,299cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 R950 WNB, 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 R950 WNB registered?

R950 WNB is a 1997 Proton Persona, first registered on 1 August 1997.

Is R950 WNB safe to buy?

The MOT history for R950 WNB shows 12 tests with a 75% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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