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L153 GJW

1994 Proton Persona

Red Petrol 1468cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires17 Mar 2015
Tests14 (9 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate64.3%

Mileage

92,837 mi
Last recorded92,837 miles
Recorded on13 Mar 2014
Typical for 1994 Proton Persona78,329 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationL153 GJW
MakeProton
ModelPersona
Year1994
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,468cc

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MOT History

9 pass 5 fail
Pass 13 Mar 2014 92,837 miles
Fail 13 Mar 2014 92,837 miles

Nearside Rear coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

Pass 12 Mar 2013 91,853 miles
Pass 13 Mar 2012 90,462 miles
Pass 17 Mar 2011 88,981 miles
Pass 18 Mar 2010 86,855 miles
Fail 18 Mar 2010 86,855 miles

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 16 Mar 2009 85,345 miles
Fail 16 Mar 2009 85,345 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Nearside Rear Rear position lamp(s) excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

Pass 13 Mar 2008 83,424 miles
Fail 12 Mar 2008 83,424 miles

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

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

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 9 Mar 2007 81,105 miles
Pass 10 Mar 2006 77,303 miles
Fail 10 Mar 2006 77,303 miles

Fuel system component leaking (7.2.3)

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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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L153 GJW is a 1994 Proton Persona in Red with a 1,468cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 64.3%.

Across all 1994 Proton Persona models, the average MOT pass rate is 64.3% with a typical mileage of 78,329 miles. This vehicle is performing in line with others of the same year.

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 L153 GJW, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was L153 GJW registered?

L153 GJW is a 1994 Proton Persona, first registered on 31 March 1994.

Is L153 GJW safe to buy?

The MOT history for L153 GJW shows 14 tests with a 64.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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