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Proton Persona

Maroon · Petrol · 1997 · 1,834 cc

R69 BHTMOT history

R69 BHT is a maroon petrol Proton Persona first used on 1 Oct 1997. Its MOT is valid until 7 Nov 2026 and it has passed 15 of 20 MOT tests, with 75,133 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 7 Nov 2025.

MOT
Valid
Until 7 Nov 2026
Mileage
75,133 mi
At MOT on 7 Nov 2025
MOT tests
20
15 passed · 5 failed
Per year
715 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
R69 BHT
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
Proton
Model
Persona
Colour
Maroon
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
1,834 cc
Year of manufacture
1997
First used
1 Oct 1997
MOT status
MOT valid until 7 Nov 2026
Latest MOT test
7 Nov 2025 (Pass)

Mileage history

R69 BHT was last recorded at 75,133 miles on 7 Nov 2025, 0 miles more than at the previous MOT on 31 Oct 2025.

Mileage went down between tests

  • 6 Apr 2021: 75,133 miles, lower than 91,000 miles on 13 Apr 2019.
  • 8 Nov 2024: 75,133 miles, lower than 76,101 miles on 1 May 2023.

A replacement instrument cluster, a recording error at the test or odometer tampering can cause this.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFailMileage went down
Previous MOT
75,133 miles · 31 Oct 2025
Between the last two tests
0 miles
Average per year
715 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2025 – 75,133 miles
  • 2024 – 75,133 miles
  • 2023 – 76,101 miles
  • 2022 – 75,989 miles
  • 2021 – 75,133 miles
  • 2019 – 91,000 miles
  • 2018 – 75,133 miles
  • 2016 – 75,133 miles
  • 2015 – 75,035 miles
  • 2014 – 73,622 miles
  • 2013 – 71,120 miles
  • 2009 – 70,798 miles
  • 2008 – 69,731 miles
  • 2007 – 66,288 miles
  • 2006 – 60,966 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass75,133 miles
  • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2025
  • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2025
  • AdvisoryRear seats not fitted

What MOT advisories mean

Recurring issues

Items recorded at more than one earlier MOT but not at the latest one. Repeat advisories can show maintenance that was put off.

  • Horn not working (1.6.2a)

    Failure2 MOTs, 2006–2008

  • Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

    Failure2 MOTs, 2006–2008

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

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2006–2007

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

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2006–2007

Full MOT history

20 tests since 13 Jan 2006, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass75,133 miles3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    7 Nov 2026
    Odometer
    75,133 miles
    Test number
    865302189404
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryRear seats not fitted

  2. Fail75,133 miles2 major3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    75,133 miles
    Test number
    448885834446
    • MajorExhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))
    • MajorExhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds default limits (8.2.1.2 (b))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNo rear seat fitted, Full roll cage fitted
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

  3. Pass75,133 miles (-968)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    7 Nov 2025
    Odometer
    75,133 miles
    Test number
    392293417572
    • AdvisoryNo rear seat fitted full roll cage fitted

  4. Pass76,101 miles (+112)
    MOT expiry
    30 Apr 2024
    Odometer
    76,101 miles
    Test number
    610223972260

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  5. Pass75,989 miles (+856)
    MOT expiry
    5 Apr 2023
    Odometer
    75,989 miles
    Test number
    501050565472

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  6. Pass75,133 miles (-15,867)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    5 Apr 2022
    Odometer
    75,133 miles
    Test number
    202182492495
    • AdvisoryIntegral body structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security (6.2.2 (d) (i))

  7. Pass91,000 miles (+15,867)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    12 Oct 2020
    Odometer
    91,000 miles
    Test number
    793170306493
    • AdvisoryIntegral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced chassis rusting (6.1.1 (c) (i))

  8. Pass75,133 miles
    MOT expiry
    6 Apr 2019
    Odometer
    75,133 miles
    Test number
    258741145214

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  9. Pass75,133 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    25 Nov 2017
    Odometer
    75,133 miles
    Test number
    517742113173
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

  10. Fail75,133 miles (+98)1 repaired1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    75,133 miles
    Test number
    152201006067
    • Repaired at testStop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

  11. Pass75,035 miles (+1,413)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    4 Sept 2016
    Odometer
    75,035 miles
    Test number
    138487499548
    • AdvisoryExhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
    • AdvisoryNearside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

  12. Pass73,622 miles (+2,502)
    MOT expiry
    2 Jul 2015
    Odometer
    73,622 miles
    Test number
    455434084104

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  13. Pass71,120 miles (+322)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    19 Mar 2014
    Odometer
    71,120 miles
    Test number
    647089573045
    • AdvisoryFront Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Upper Ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

  14. Pass70,798 miles (+52)
    MOT expiry
    30 Jun 2010
    Odometer
    70,798 miles
    Test number
    192152989145

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  15. Fail70,746 miles (+1,015)1 failure
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    70,746 miles
    Test number
    371451889190
    • FailureAnti-lock braking system warning lamp does not illuminate (3.4.1b)

  16. Pass69,731 miles (+3)
    MOT expiry
    15 May 2009
    Odometer
    69,731 miles
    Test number
    803017738199

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  17. Fail69,728 miles (+3,440)5 failures
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    69,728 miles
    Test number
    113247218124
    • FailureHorn not working (1.6.2a)
    • FailureNearside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)
    • FailureOffside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)
    • FailureOffside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)
    • FailureParking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

  18. Pass66,288 miles (+5,322)4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    11 Feb 2008
    Odometer
    66,288 miles
    Test number
    922733647058
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

  19. Pass60,966 miles
    MOT expiry
    5 Feb 2007
    Odometer
    60,966 miles
    Test number
    254977936044

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  20. Fail60,966 miles2 dangerous8 failures6 advisories3 notes
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    60,966 miles
    Test number
    120923416028
    • DangerousNearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
    • DangerousOffside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
    • FailureBrakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)
    • FailureHorn not working (1.6.2a)
    • FailureNearside Front brake disc has restricted free movement (3.5.1j)
    • FailureNearside Windscreen wiper blade deteriorated (8.2.2)
    • FailureOffside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
    • FailureOffside Headlamp not in good working order adversely affecting beam image (1.2.4a)
    • FailureOffside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)
    • FailureOffside Windscreen wiper blade deteriorated (8.2.2)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)
    • NoteAir bag warning lamp staying on
    • NoteBoth rear tyres starting to crack slightly but not yet through to canvas
    • NoteNail in tyre

Questions about R69 BHT

Does R69 BHT currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on R69 BHT is valid until 7 Nov 2026.
When is the MOT due on R69 BHT?
The MOT on R69 BHT is valid until 7 Nov 2026. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has R69 BHT done?
R69 BHT was recorded at 75,133 miles at its MOT on 7 Nov 2025, an average of 715 miles a year.
Has R69 BHT ever failed its MOT?
Yes. R69 BHT has failed 5 of its 20 MOT tests, most recently on 31 Oct 2025.
Has the mileage on R69 BHT ever gone down?
Yes. The recorded mileage was lower than at the previous test 2 times, first on 6 Apr 2021. This can be caused by a replacement instrument cluster, a recording error or odometer tampering.
What did the latest MOT on R69 BHT find?
R69 BHT passed its latest MOT on 7 Nov 2025 with 3 advisories: nearside front tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing; offside front tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing; rear seats not fitted.

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