MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
55,225 miBelow or average mileage for this year
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Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)
Offside Steering rack gaiter split (2.2.D.2d)
Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
Rear Direction indicators incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)
Nearside Rear Tyre has a lump, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)
Offside Rear Tyre has a lump, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)
Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
Nearside Steering rack gaiter split (2.2.D.2d)
Horn not working (1.6.2a)
both rear tyres slightly out of shape
nearside rear tyre begining to mis-shape
nail in n/s/r tyre
How Reliable is the Proton Persona?
Based on 104,196 MOT tests across 16,498 vehicles.
Top MOT Failure Points
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R953 WVW is a 1997 Proton Persona in Grey with a 1,834cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 9 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 55.6%.
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 R953 WVW, 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 R953 WVW registered?
R953 WVW is a 1997 Proton Persona, first registered on 1 August 1997.
Is R953 WVW safe to buy?
The MOT history for R953 WVW shows 9 tests with a 55.6% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.
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