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R971 WKE

1997 Proton Persona

Blue Petrol 1468cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires26 Mar 2027
Tests29 (22 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate75.9%

Mileage

113,973 mi
Last recorded113,973 miles
Recorded on24 Mar 2026
Typical for 1997 Proton Persona70,291 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR971 WKE
MakeProton
ModelPersona
Year1997
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,468cc

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MOT History

22 pass 7 fail
Pass 24 Mar 2026 113,973 miles

Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Front(s) (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Brake disc worn, but not excessively Front(s) (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Front lower radiator support corroded but not affecting structural integrity

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Offside front indicator lens temp repair, not affecting output

Offside steering rack gaiter deteriorated but not allowing ingress

Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Trail(s) (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Slight corrosion to vehicle structure/ underside

Slight oil leak

Fail 19 Mar 2026 113,968 miles

Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Service brake efficiency below requirements (1.2.2 (a) (i))

Parking brake efficiency less than 50% of the required value (1.4.2 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Front(s) (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Brake disc worn, but not excessively Front(s) (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Front lower radiator support corroded but not affecting structural integrity

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Nearside Rear Inner Position lamp with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning (4.2.1 (a) (i))

Offside front indicator lens temp repair, not affecting output

Offside steering rack gaiter deteriorated but not allowing ingress

Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Trail(s) (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Slight corrosion to vehicle structure/ underside

Slight oil leak

Pass 27 Mar 2025 113,640 miles

Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Front(s) (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Slight corrosion to vehicle structure/ underside

Slight oil leak

Steering rack gaiter deteriorated but not allowing ingress of dirt

Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Rear trail(s) (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Fail 25 Mar 2025 113,640 miles

Offside Rear Integral body structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Rear Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Steering rack gaiter missing or no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

Offside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Front(s) (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Slight corrosion to vehicle structure/ underside

Slight oil leak

Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Rear trail(s) (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 22 Mar 2024 113,170 miles

Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Front(s) (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Front Steering rack gaiter damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

Slight oil leak

Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Rear(s) (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Fail 22 Mar 2024 113,170 miles

Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Front(s) (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Front Steering rack gaiter damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

Offside Rear Direction indicator not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Slight oil leak

Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Rear(s) (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Stop lamp(s) all not working (4.3.1 (a) (iii))

Pass 20 Mar 2023 112,588 miles

Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Front Steering rack gaiter damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rears (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 23 Mar 2022 111,980 miles

Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Rear(s) (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 19 Mar 2021 111,090 miles

Rear suspension arm bushes(s) deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement

Pass 18 Mar 2020 110,088 miles

Rear suspension arm bush(s) deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement

Pass 22 Mar 2019 108,342 miles

Rear suspension arm rubber bush(s) slightly deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement

Pass 7 Mar 2018 106,330 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Front Road wheel slightly damaged (4.2.A.1a)

Pass 23 Mar 2017 105,099 miles
Pass 17 Mar 2016 103,902 miles

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Rear Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Pass 9 Mar 2015 102,937 miles
Pass 18 Mar 2014 102,143 miles
Fail 17 Mar 2014 102,143 miles

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

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

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

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

Pass 14 Mar 2013 101,132 miles
Pass 9 Mar 2012 100,304 miles
Pass 22 Mar 2011 99,494 miles
Fail 21 Mar 2011 99,494 miles

Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Pass 5 Mar 2010 98,870 miles
Pass 13 Mar 2009 98,474 miles

NEARSIDE INNER REAR TYRE STARTING TO PERISH

Pass 11 Apr 2008 98,045 miles
Pass 26 Sep 2007 95,624 miles

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Fail 26 Sep 2007 95,624 miles

Offside Front Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 21 Sep 2006 91,282 miles

Centre Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 26 Sep 2005 87,760 miles
Fail 26 Sep 2005 87,760 miles

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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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R971 WKE is a 1997 Proton Persona in Blue with a 1,468cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 29 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75.9%.

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 R971 WKE, 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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R971 WKE is a 1997 Proton Persona, first registered on 1 August 1997.

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