1997 Proton Persona 1.6L Petrol · R593 DHW
1997 Proton Persona (1.6L, petrol). First registered 01/10/1997. Recorded mileage 161,710 miles. MOT status: Expired.
- Make & Model
- PROTON PERSONA
- Year / Origin
- 1997 · Reading
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Valid until 31/07/2008
- Road Tax
- Untaxed (01/01/2008)
- Recorded Mileage
- 161,710 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- Check Required (Pre-Euro 4 Petrol)
- Fuel & Engine
- PETROL · 1.6L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
- Fuel Type
- PETROL
- Year
- 1997
- Engine
- 1597cc
R593 DHW Key Findings
- 5 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 01/08/2007
- 161,710 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 2 historical MOT failures
- No defects recorded at the latest MOT
- Recurring brakes items (3 mentions)
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
MOT Roadworthiness: Below Average
This rating reflects historical MOT pass rates and recurring advisory wear patterns from official DVSA test logs. Note that roadworthiness does not verify outstanding finance, insurance write-offs, or stolen records.
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R593 DHW Mileage History
- 30/06/2005106,407 mi
- 05/07/2005106,677 mi+270 mi
- 29/09/200613,332 mi-93,345 mi
- 03/10/2006133,596 mi+120,264 mi
- 01/08/2007161,710 mi+28,114 mi
Average of roughly 26,516 miles per year across 5 recorded odometer readings.
Recorded mileage decreased between one or more tests — a potential clocking indicator worth verifying before purchase.
R593 DHW MOT History
Interpretation generated from the recorded test data above — not an official DVSA statement and not a substitute for an independent inspection.
5 MOT tests are recorded for this 1997 Proton Persona (R593 DHW) between June 2005 and August 2007.
The record contains 3 passes and 2 failures.
The most recent test on 01 August 2007 was a pass, although the earlier record includes 2 failures that buyers may want to investigate.
Across all tests, the most frequently flagged areas are: Brakes (3 issues), Tyres (1 issue). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
Recorded failure items include: “Offside Front brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)”; “Nearside Front brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)”; “Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)”.
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