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L131 MBW

1994 Proton Persona

Blue Petrol 1468cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires5 Jun 2015
Tests15 (9 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

73,113 mi
Last recorded73,113 miles
Recorded on4 Jun 2015
Typical for 1994 Proton Persona78,329 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationL131 MBW
MakeProton
ModelPersona
Year1994
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,468cc

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MOT History

9 pass 6 fail
Fail 4 Jun 2015 73,113 miles

Nearside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

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

Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

offside and nearside.sills has some corrosion at rear

Pass 29 May 2014 65,152 miles
Pass 14 May 2013 57,618 miles
Fail 13 May 2013 57,617 miles

Battery insecure (1.9.1)

Nearside Outer Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Fail 6 Jun 2012 55,962 miles

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

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

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

Pass 6 Jun 2012 55,962 miles

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

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

Fail 16 May 2011 53,929 miles

Offside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Pass 16 May 2011 53,929 miles
Pass 24 May 2010 51,933 miles

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

rear tyres.....edges wearing

Pass 3 Jun 2009 50,009 miles
Fail 2 Jun 2009 50,009 miles

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

Offside Rear Stop lamp emits other than a steady red light (1.2.1e)

Pass 29 May 2008 48,480 miles
Pass 4 Jun 2007 47,129 miles
Pass 3 Jun 2006 45,747 miles
Fail 2 Jun 2006 45,747 miles

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

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

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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L131 MBW is a 1994 Proton Persona in Blue with a 1,468cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60%.

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 L131 MBW, 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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What year was L131 MBW registered?

L131 MBW is a 1994 Proton Persona, first registered on 16 May 1994.

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