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R587 CDV

1997 Proton Persona 1.8 Penang

Red Petrol 1834cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires24 Nov 2017
Tests14 (11 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate78.6%

Mileage

72,128 mi
Last recorded72,128 miles
Recorded on26 Oct 2016
Typical for 1997 Proton Persona 1.8 Penang76,959 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR587 CDV
MakeProton
ModelPersona 1.8 Penang
Year1997
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,834cc
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MOT History

11 pass 3 fail
Pass 26 Oct 2016 72,128 miles
Fail 26 Oct 2016 72,128 miles

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Pass 6 Nov 2015 71,900 miles
Pass 10 Nov 2014 71,280 miles
Fail 10 Nov 2014 71,280 miles

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

Pass 6 Nov 2013 70,465 miles
Pass 12 Nov 2012 68,955 miles
Pass 15 Nov 2011 67,503 miles
Pass 10 Nov 2010 65,481 miles
Pass 11 Nov 2009 63,799 miles

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

Pass 14 Nov 2008 61,438 miles
Pass 16 Nov 2007 58,493 miles
Fail 7 Nov 2006 54,840 miles

Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

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

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Oil leak

Suspension joint offside lower dust cover split/missing

front number plate cracked

slight fluctuation on front brakes

Pass 7 Nov 2006 54,840 miles

Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

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

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Oil leak

Suspension joint offside lower dust cover split/missing

front number plate cracked

slight fluctuation on front brakes

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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R587 CDV is a 1997 Proton Persona 1.8 Penang in Red with a 1,834cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 78.6%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 R587 CDV, 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 R587 CDV registered?

R587 CDV is a 1997 Proton Persona 1.8 Penang, first registered on 10 October 1997.

Is R587 CDV safe to buy?

The MOT history for R587 CDV shows 14 tests with a 78.6% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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