MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
118,409 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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50+ data pointsMOT History
Both front suspension coil springs corroding
Engine oil leak
Nearside Brake pipe slightly corroded front to rear (3.6.B.2c)
Nearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Offside Brake pipe slightly corroded front to rear (3.6.B.2c)
Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive underside of inner wing adjacent to strut top mounting (2.4.A.3)
Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)
Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp does not illuminate (5.4.2)
Horn not working (1.6.2a)
Nearside Rear Lower Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded at outer sill/inner wing (5.2.6)
Nearside Rear Lower Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded at outer sill/inner wing (5.2.6)
Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded at outer sill/inner wing (2.4.A.3)
Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded at outer sill/inner wing (2.4.A.3)
Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (3.7.B.5b)
Both front suspension coil springs corroding
Engine oil leak
Nearside Brake pipe slightly corroded front to rear (3.6.B.2c)
Nearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Offside Brake pipe slightly corroded front to rear (3.6.B.2c)
Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive underside of inner wing adjacent to strut top mounting (2.4.A.3)
Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)
Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp does not illuminate (5.4.2)
All 4 suspension coil springs corroding
Both outer sills corroding at rear
Nearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Offside Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp does not illuminate (5.4.2)
This is an observation and does not require attention - Both front inner wings have partial liners fitted.
Underside of vehicle corroding in places.
Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage insecure (2.4.G.1)
Offside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)
Offside Steering rack gaiter split (2.2.D.2d)
All 4 suspension coil springs corroding
Both outer sills corroding at rear
Nearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Offside Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp does not illuminate (5.4.2)
This is an observation and does not require attention - Both front inner wings have partial liners fitted.
Underside of vehicle corroding in places.
All 4 suspension coil springs corroding
Offside Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp does not illuminate (5.4.2)
This is an observation and does not require attention - Both front inner wings have partial liners fitted.
both rear wheel arches at sill ends corroding
underside of vehicle corroding in places
Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
Offside Front position lamp(s) excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)
Offside Rear Passenger's seat cannot be secured in the upright position. (6.2.A.2)
Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)
All 4 suspension coil springs corroding
Offside Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
This is an observation and does not require attention - Both front inner wings have partial liners fitted.
both rear wheel arches at sill ends corroding
underside of vehicle corroding in places
Nearside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)
Nearside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)
Offside Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Offside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)
Offside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)
This is an observation and does not require attention - Both front inner wings have partial liners fitted.
both outer sills corroding
o/s floor corroding
srs light flashing
Nearside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)
Nearside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)
Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
Offside Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Offside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)
Offside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)
This is an observation and does not require attention - Both front inner wings have partial liners fitted.
both outer sills corroding
o/s floor corroding
srs light flashing
Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Nearside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)
Offside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)
This is an observation and does not require attention: Both front inner wings have partial liners fitted.
both outer sills corroding
Brake pipe inadequately clipped (3.6.B.1)
Horn not working (1.6.2a)
Offside Rear Lower Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)
Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)
Offside Rear Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)
Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Nearside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)
Offside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)
This is an observation and does not require attention: Both front inner wings have partial liners fitted.
both outer sills corroding
This is an observation and does not require attention: Both front inner wings have partial liners fitted.
o/s floor corroding
o/s outer sill corroding
Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)
o/s floor corroding
o/s outer sill corroding
This is an observation and does not require attention: Both front inner wings have partial liners fitted.
exhaust flanges corroding.
n/s/f door different colour.
slight damage to front no plate.
n/s/f tyre on legal tread depth limit
o/s/r tyre on legal tread depth limit
Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
n/s/f tyre on legal tread depth limit
o/s/r tyre on legal tread depth limit
Nearside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g) DANGEROUS
How Reliable is the Proton Persona?
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R960 XDM is a 1997 Proton Persona in Silver with a 1,468cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 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 R960 XDM, 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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R960 XDM is a 1997 Proton Persona, first registered on 31 December 1997.
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