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R965 XDM

1997 Proton Persona 1.8 Penang

Purple Petrol 1834cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires29 Jan 2007
Tests3 (1 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate33.3%

Mileage

91,744 mi
Last recorded91,744 miles
Recorded on18 Sep 2007
Typical for 1997 Proton Persona 1.8 Penang76,959 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR965 XDM
MakeProton
ModelPersona 1.8 Penang
Year1997
ColourPurple
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,834cc

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MOT History

1 pass 2 fail
Fail 18 Sep 2007 91,744 miles

Exhaust tailpipe not capable of allowing the emission probe to be inserted (7.3.D.1)

Front registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Nearside front brake juddering severely (3.7.A.2b)

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Rear Exhaust has part of the system excessively deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Fail 28 Dec 2006 91,299 miles

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

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

n/s rear tyre wall starting to split and perish

Pass 30 Jan 2006 88,561 miles

How Reliable is the Proton Persona 1.8 Penang?

Based on 515 MOT tests across 101 vehicles.

63.7%
Pass Rate
5,343
Miles/Year
29
Year Lifespan
101
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements 84
parking brake recording little or no effort 65
Parking brake lever has no reserve travel 43
Stop lamp not working 32
Horn not working 30
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R965 XDM is a 1997 Proton Persona 1.8 Penang in Purple with a 1,834cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 3 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 33.3%.

Across all 1997 Proton Persona 1.8 Penang models, the average MOT pass rate is 65.2% with a typical mileage of 76,959 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 1.8 Penang fails its MOT is parking brake: efficiency below requirements, accounting for 84 recorded failures. If you're considering buying R965 XDM, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Proton Persona 1.8 Penang typically stays on UK roads for around 29 years. At 29 years old, this Proton Persona 1.8 Penang is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was R965 XDM registered?

R965 XDM is a 1997 Proton Persona 1.8 Penang, first registered on 1 August 1997.

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The MOT history for R965 XDM shows 3 tests with a 33.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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