1997 Proton Persona 1.3L Petrol · R839 HKX
1997 Proton Persona (1.3L, petrol). First registered 01 Oct 1997. Recorded mileage 79,317 miles. MOT expired on 29 Jan 2010. Currently declared SORN.
- Make & Model
- PROTON PERSONA
- Year / Origin
- 1997 · Reading
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Expired on 29 Jan 2010
- Road Tax
- SORN
- Recorded Mileage
- 79,317 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- Check Required (Pre-Euro 4 Petrol)
- Fuel & Engine
- PETROL · 1.3L
- Reliability Guide
- Available on IAGC
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R839 HKX Key Findings
- 8 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 28/01/2009
- 79,317 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 4 historical MOT failures
- No defects recorded at the latest MOT
- Recurring lighting items (11 mentions)
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
R839 HKX MOT History
Interpretation generated from the recorded test data above — not an official DVSA statement and not a substitute for an independent inspection.
8 MOT tests are recorded for this 1997 Proton Persona (R839 HKX) between March 2006 and January 2009.
The record contains 4 passes and 4 failures.
The most recent test on 28 January 2009 was a pass, although the earlier record includes 4 failures that buyers may want to investigate.
Across all tests, the most frequently flagged areas are: Lighting (11 issues), Tyres (3 issues), Exhaust & Emissions (3 issues), Windscreen (2 issues), Brakes (2 issues). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
In total 1 advisory notice is recorded. Advisories flag items that passed but may need attention before the next test; they are not evidence of how well the vehicle has been serviced.
Recorded failure items include: “Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)”; “Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)”; “Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)”.
R839 HKX Mileage History
- 03/03/200664,250 mi
- 07/03/200664,250 mi
- 08/03/200767,030 mi+2,780 mi
- 16/03/200767,030 mi
- 29/01/200867,635 mi+605 mi
- 30/01/200867,635 mi
- 28/01/200979,317 mi+11,682 mi
- 28/01/200979,317 mi
Average of roughly 5,182 miles per year across 8 recorded odometer readings.
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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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