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R960 XDM

1997 Proton Persona

Silver Petrol 1468cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires5 Aug 2016
Tests18 (10 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate55.6%

Mileage

118,409 mi
Last recorded118,409 miles
Recorded on6 Aug 2015
Typical for 1997 Proton Persona70,291 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR960 XDM
MakeProton
ModelPersona
Year1997
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,468cc

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MOT History

10 pass 8 fail
Pass 6 Aug 2015 118,409 miles

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)

Fail 3 Aug 2015 118,386 miles

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)

Pass 18 Jul 2014 112,963 miles

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.

Fail 17 Jul 2014 112,955 miles

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.

Pass 18 Jul 2013 103,500 miles

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

Fail 16 Jul 2013 103,500 miles

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

Pass 16 Jul 2012 96,404 miles

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

Fail 16 Jul 2012 96,404 miles

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

Pass 25 Jul 2011 87,896 miles

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

Fail 21 Jul 2011 87,896 miles

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

Pass 22 Jul 2010 81,101 miles

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

Fail 22 Jul 2010 81,101 miles

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.

Pass 16 Jul 2009 79,002 miles

exhaust flanges corroding.

n/s/f door different colour.

slight damage to front no plate.

Pass 22 Jul 2008 76,022 miles

n/s/f tyre on legal tread depth limit

o/s/r tyre on legal tread depth limit

Fail 22 Jul 2008 76,022 miles

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

Pass 18 Jul 2007 72,067 miles
Pass 30 Jun 2006 68,230 miles
Fail 30 Jun 2006 68,230 miles

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g) DANGEROUS

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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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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