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R95 BHT

1997 Proton Persona

White Petrol 1834cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires15 Jul 2014
Tests9 (8 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate88.9%

Mileage

103,930 mi
Last recorded103,930 miles
Recorded on1 Jul 2013
Typical for 1997 Proton Persona70,291 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR95 BHT
MakeProton
ModelPersona
Year1997
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,834cc

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MOT History

8 pass 1 fail
Pass 1 Jul 2013 103,930 miles
Pass 3 Jul 2012 100,422 miles

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

Rear exhaust bracket broken but system still supported

Pass 15 Jul 2011 96,806 miles
Fail 12 Jul 2011 96,791 miles

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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)

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

Pass 16 Jul 2010 94,631 miles
Pass 3 Oct 2009
Pass 30 Sep 2008 81,990 miles
Pass 29 Sep 2007 76,200 miles

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

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

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

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

Oil leak

Pass 16 Jun 2006 67,722 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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R95 BHT is a 1997 Proton Persona in White with a 1,834cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 9 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 88.9%.

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 R95 BHT, 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 R95 BHT registered?

R95 BHT is a 1997 Proton Persona, first registered on 25 November 1997.

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