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L140 GOM

1994 Proton Persona

Blue Petrol 1597cc
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MOT Status

Tests1 (0 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate0%

Mileage

74,305 mi
Last recorded74,305 miles
Recorded on7 Apr 2006
Typical for 1994 Proton Persona78,329 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationL140 GOM
MakeProton
ModelPersona
Year1994
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,597cc

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MOT History

0 pass 1 fail
Fail 7 Apr 2006 74,305 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

Headlamp aim beam image too far to the right (1.6.B4)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Front Direction indicator not working (1.4.A.2c)

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

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

offside rear seat belt webbing

offside rear tyre

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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L140 GOM is a 1994 Proton Persona in Blue with a 1,597cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 1 MOT test with a personal pass rate of 0%.

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 L140 GOM, 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 L140 GOM registered?

L140 GOM is a 1994 Proton Persona, first registered on 17 March 1994.

Is L140 GOM safe to buy?

The MOT history for L140 GOM shows 1 test with a 0% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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