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R951 TLO

1997 Proton Persona

Red Petrol 1834cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires26 Apr 2013
Tests12 (7 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate58.3%

Mileage

54,474 mi
Last recorded54,474 miles
Recorded on27 Apr 2012
Typical for 1997 Proton Persona70,291 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR951 TLO
MakeProton
ModelPersona
Year1997
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,834cc

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MOT History

7 pass 5 fail
Pass 27 Apr 2012 54,474 miles

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Pass 27 Apr 2011 53,507 miles

Offside Front Steering rack gaiter deteriorated (2.2.D.2d)

Fail 19 Apr 2011 53,507 miles

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Nearside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Steering rack gaiter deteriorated (2.2.D.2d)

Fail 22 Apr 2010 52,676 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Pass 22 Apr 2010 52,676 miles
Pass 8 Apr 2009 51,911 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Fail 7 Apr 2009 51,911 miles

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7) DANGEROUS

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Pass 4 Apr 2008 51,162 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

parking brake will soon need ajusting

Fail 29 Mar 2007 50,318 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

parking brake will soon need adjusting

Pass 29 Mar 2007 50,318 miles

parking brake will soon need adjusting

Pass 23 Mar 2006 49,634 miles
Fail 22 Mar 2006 49,634 miles

Nearside Rear rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Offside Rear rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7) DANGEROUS

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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R951 TLO is a 1997 Proton Persona in Red with a 1,834cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 58.3%.

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 R951 TLO, 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 R951 TLO registered?

R951 TLO is a 1997 Proton Persona, first registered on 17 December 1997.

Is R951 TLO safe to buy?

The MOT history for R951 TLO shows 12 tests with a 58.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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