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L116 MBH

1994 Proton Persona

Brown Petrol 1468cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires21 Dec 2018
Tests22 (13 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate59.1%

Mileage

79,015 mi
Last recorded79,015 miles
Recorded on21 Dec 2017
Typical for 1994 Proton Persona78,329 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationL116 MBH
MakeProton
ModelPersona
Year1994
ColourBrown
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,468cc

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MOT History

13 pass 9 fail
Pass 21 Dec 2017 79,015 miles

Coolant leak At water pump ()

Offside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Offside Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Fail 21 Dec 2017 79,005 miles

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front 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)

Offside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Coolant leak At water pump ()

Offside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Offside Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Pass 22 Dec 2016 71,987 miles
Fail 13 Dec 2016 71,872 miles

Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 10 Dec 2015 64,066 miles

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Fail 10 Dec 2015 64,066 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 17 Dec 2014 63,546 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Nearside Outer Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.2.6)

Offside Outer Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.2.6)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 19 Nov 2013 63,406 miles

rear exhaust slightly deteriorated

Fail 19 Nov 2013 63,406 miles

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

rear exhaust slightly deteriorated

Pass 22 Nov 2012 62,742 miles
Fail 21 Nov 2012 62,742 miles

Centre Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Offside rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)

Pass 22 Nov 2011 61,897 miles

Centre Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

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

Fail 22 Nov 2011 61,897 miles

Offside Front Brake performance not tested (3.7.A.1)

Offside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Service brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Centre Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

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

Nearside front brake juddering slightly (3.7.A.2b)

Pass 17 Nov 2010 60,426 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

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

Offside front anti-roll bar link not fitted properly but secure

Fail 17 Nov 2010 60,426 miles

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

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

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Offside front anti-roll bar link not fitted properly but secure

Pass 24 Nov 2009 58,155 miles
Fail 24 Nov 2009 58,155 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose excessively deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage fractured (2.4.G.1)

Offside Front Brake hose excessively deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Pass 5 Nov 2008 56,302 miles

Front Steering rack gaiter deteriorated (2.2.D.2d)

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Pass 23 Nov 2007 54,357 miles

Nearside Steering rack gaiter deteriorated (2.2.D.2d)

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

Fail 23 Nov 2007 54,357 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too far to the right (1.8)

Nearside Steering rack gaiter deteriorated (2.2.D.2d)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Pass 10 Nov 2006 52,106 miles
Pass 15 Nov 2005 50,174 miles

Nearside Steering rack gaiter deteriorated (2.2.D.2d)

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

How Reliable is the Proton Persona?

Based on 104,196 MOT tests across 16,498 vehicles.

66.0%
Pass Rate
4,314
Miles/Year
32
Year Lifespan
16,498
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Steering rack gaiter split 8,679
Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 7,945
Parking brake: efficiency below requirements 6,060
Brake pipe excessively corroded 4,490
Stop lamp not working 4,135
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L116 MBH is a 1994 Proton Persona in Brown with a 1,468cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 59.1%.

Across all 1994 Proton Persona models, the average MOT pass rate is 64.3% with a typical mileage of 78,329 miles. This particular vehicle has a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

The most common reason a Proton Persona fails its MOT is steering rack gaiter split, accounting for 8,679 recorded failures. If you're considering buying L116 MBH, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Proton Persona typically stays on UK roads for around 32 years. At 32 years old, this Proton Persona is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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L116 MBH is a 1994 Proton Persona, first registered on 21 June 1994.

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