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R956 DHW

1997 Proton Persona

Grey Petrol 1597cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires15 Jan 2015
Tests10 (8 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

129,461 mi
Last recorded129,461 miles
Recorded on16 Jan 2014
Typical for 1997 Proton Persona70,291 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR956 DHW
MakeProton
ModelPersona
Year1997
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,597cc

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MOT History

8 pass 2 fail
Pass 16 Jan 2014 129,461 miles
Pass 16 Nov 2012 122,238 miles
Fail 16 Nov 2012 122,238 miles

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 23 Nov 2011 115,491 miles

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

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

Offside rear Non obligatory Side lamp not working.

Rear disc brake back plates corroded.

Pass 24 Nov 2010 109,219 miles
Pass 11 Nov 2009 102,164 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp not in good working order but not adversely affecting beam image (1.2.4a)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Direction indicators slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Rear Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Pass 3 Oct 2008 90,151 miles
Fail 12 Sep 2008 89,019 miles

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Steering rack deformed and unserviceable (2.2.C.1d)

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

advise oil leak

Pass 9 Oct 2007 75,803 miles

Front Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Front Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)

hand brake travel

Pass 8 Nov 2006 68,938 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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R956 DHW is a 1997 Proton Persona in Grey with a 1,597cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 R956 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 R956 DHW registered?

R956 DHW is a 1997 Proton Persona, first registered on 17 November 1997.

Is R956 DHW safe to buy?

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