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L159 XFB

1994 Proton Persona

Blue Petrol 1468cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires25 Oct 2009
Tests5 (3 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

139,535 mi
Last recorded139,535 miles
Recorded on16 Oct 2008
Typical for 1994 Proton Persona78,329 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationL159 XFB
MakeProton
ModelPersona
Year1994
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,468cc

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MOT History

3 pass 2 fail
Pass 16 Oct 2008 139,535 miles
Fail 23 Oct 2007 136,817 miles

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

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 23 Oct 2007 136,817 miles
Pass 26 Oct 2006 13,328 miles

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

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

Fail 26 Oct 2006 13,328 miles

Front Windscreen wiper blade deteriorated (8.2.2)

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

Offside Rear Brake hose slightly 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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L159 XFB is a 1994 Proton Persona in Blue with a 1,468cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 5 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 L159 XFB, 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 L159 XFB registered?

L159 XFB is a 1994 Proton Persona, first registered on 24 June 1994.

Is L159 XFB safe to buy?

The MOT history for L159 XFB shows 5 tests with a 60% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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