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R986 DHW

1997 Proton Persona

Grey Petrol 1468cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires5 Mar 2014
Tests10 (8 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

41,442 mi
Last recorded41,442 miles
Recorded on6 Mar 2013
Typical for 1997 Proton Persona70,291 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR986 DHW
MakeProton
ModelPersona
Year1997
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,468cc

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MOT History

8 pass 2 fail
Pass 6 Mar 2013 41,442 miles

Brake pedal anti slip worn

Centre Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Inner Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Pass 6 Mar 2012 32,536 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

Fail 6 Mar 2012 32,536 miles

Centre Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

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

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

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

Pass 3 Mar 2011 27,086 miles
Pass 23 Feb 2010 26,278 miles
Pass 24 Feb 2009 25,473 miles
Pass 21 Feb 2008 25,184 miles
Pass 20 Feb 2007 23,740 miles
Fail 20 Feb 2007 23,740 miles

Nearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter split (2.5.C.1a)

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has negligible damping effect (2.7.5)

Offside Rear Shock absorber has negligible damping effect (2.7.5)

Pass 23 Feb 2006 21,477 miles

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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R986 DHW is a 1997 Proton Persona in Grey with a 1,468cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 R986 DHW, 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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What year was R986 DHW registered?

R986 DHW is a 1997 Proton Persona, first registered on 17 November 1997.

Is R986 DHW safe to buy?

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