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R965 DHS

1998 Proton Persona Coupe

Maroon Petrol 1834cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires26 Feb 2009
Tests4 (3 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

65,148 mi
Last recorded65,148 miles
Recorded on27 Feb 2008
Typical for 1998 Proton Persona Coupe72,957 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR965 DHS
MakeProton
ModelPersona Coupe
Year1998
ColourMaroon
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,834cc
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MOT History

3 pass 1 fail
Fail 27 Feb 2008 65,148 miles

Nearside Rear Brake cable has restricted free movement (3.5.1k)

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

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Pass 27 Feb 2008 65,148 miles

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

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Pass 10 Feb 2007 57,638 miles

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

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

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Pass 3 Feb 2006 50,357 miles

How Reliable is the Proton Persona Coupe?

Based on 621 MOT tests across 104 vehicles.

60.7%
Pass Rate
6,647
Miles/Year
29
Year Lifespan
104
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements 100
parking brake recording little or no effort 63
position lamp(s) not working 37
Steering rack gaiter split 36
Parking brake lever has no reserve travel 35
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R965 DHS is a 1998 Proton Persona Coupe in Maroon with a 1,834cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 4 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

Across all 1998 Proton Persona Coupe models, the average MOT pass rate is 61.7% with a typical mileage of 72,957 miles. This particular vehicle has performed better than the average for its year.

The most common reason a Proton Persona Coupe fails its MOT is parking brake: efficiency below requirements, accounting for 100 recorded failures. If you're considering buying R965 DHS, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Proton Persona Coupe typically stays on UK roads for around 29 years. At 28 years old, this Proton Persona Coupe is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was R965 DHS registered?

R965 DHS is a 1998 Proton Persona Coupe, first registered on 3 April 1998.

Is R965 DHS safe to buy?

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