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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
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
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))
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))
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))
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))
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))
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))
Rear suspension arm bushes(s) deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement
Rear suspension arm bush(s) deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement
Rear suspension arm rubber bush(s) slightly deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement
Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
Nearside Front Road wheel slightly damaged (4.2.A.1a)
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)
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)
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)
NEARSIDE INNER REAR TYRE STARTING TO PERISH
Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Offside Front Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
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)
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)
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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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