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L169 XFB

1994 Proton Persona

Silver Petrol 1468cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires29 Feb 2008
Tests4 (2 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate50%

Mileage

62,411 mi
Last recorded62,411 miles
Recorded on11 Mar 2008
Typical for 1994 Proton Persona78,329 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationL169 XFB
MakeProton
ModelPersona
Year1994
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,468cc

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MOT History

2 pass 2 fail
Fail 11 Mar 2008 62,411 miles

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

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content at idle excessive (7.3.D.4)

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

Front Obligatory mirror missing (8.1.1)

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

Nearside Front Steering arm has relative movement at its fixings (2.2.B.1h)

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

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

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Rear Exhaust has part of the system excessively deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 1 Mar 2007 54,173 miles
Fail 15 Feb 2007 54,173 miles

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

Front Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

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

Nearside Front wheel bearing has excessive play (2.5.A.3c)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.6.1)

Pass 4 Apr 2006 46,679 miles

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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L169 XFB is a 1994 Proton Persona in Silver with a 1,468cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 4 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 50%.

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 L169 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.

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What year was L169 XFB registered?

L169 XFB is a 1994 Proton Persona, first registered on 24 June 1994.

Is L169 XFB safe to buy?

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