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R957 AMX

1997 Proton Persona

Green Diesel 1997cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires16 Dec 2014
Tests13 (9 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate69.2%

Mileage

62,622 mi
Last recorded62,622 miles
Recorded on16 Dec 2013
Typical for 1997 Proton Persona70,291 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR957 AMX
MakeProton
ModelPersona
Year1997
ColourGreen
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,997cc

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MOT History

9 pass 4 fail
Pass 16 Dec 2013 62,622 miles
Pass 5 Dec 2012 61,203 miles
Fail 16 Dec 2011 57,521 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 16 Dec 2011 57,521 miles
Pass 15 Dec 2010 53,234 miles
Fail 15 Dec 2010 53,234 miles

Exhaust emits an excessive level of metered smoke for a turbo charged engine (7.4.B.3b)

Pass 11 Dec 2009 49,054 miles

Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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

both front tyres deteriorated

condensation in both front indicator light units

Pass 17 Dec 2008 46,787 miles

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Offside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

slight condensation in nearside rear light unit

Pass 11 Dec 2007 44,327 miles
Fail 7 Dec 2007 44,347 miles

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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

Pass 30 Nov 2006 40,900 miles
Fail 28 Nov 2005 36,714 miles

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

Pass 28 Nov 2005 36,714 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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R957 AMX is a 1997 Proton Persona in Green with a 1,997cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 69.2%.

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 R957 AMX, 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 R957 AMX registered?

R957 AMX is a 1997 Proton Persona, first registered on 22 November 1997.

Is R957 AMX safe to buy?

The MOT history for R957 AMX shows 13 tests with a 69.2% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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