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L180 GEP

1994 Proton Persona

Red Petrol 1597cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires9 Mar 2010
Tests2 (1 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate50%

Mileage

105,515 mi
Last recorded105,515 miles
Recorded on10 Mar 2009
Typical for 1994 Proton Persona78,329 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationL180 GEP
MakeProton
ModelPersona
Year1994
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,597cc

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MOT History

1 pass 1 fail
Pass 10 Mar 2009 105,515 miles

If this vehicle is returned for retest before old MOT expires it will not be able to be post dated(VIN on old certificate is wrong).

Offside rear indicator and position lamps,the lens' are damaged but not enough to change colour of lights when operated.

Rear bumper insecure

Fail 3 Mar 2009 105,274 miles

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

Nearside Outer Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

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

Offside Outer Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

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

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

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

If this vehicle is returned for retest before old MOT expires it will not be able to be post dated(VIN on old certificate is wrong).

Offside rear indicator and position lamps,the lens' are damaged but not enough to change colour of lights when operated.

Rear bumper insecure

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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L180 GEP is a 1994 Proton Persona in Red with a 1,597cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 2 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 L180 GEP, 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 L180 GEP registered?

L180 GEP is a 1994 Proton Persona, first registered on 26 May 1994.

Is L180 GEP safe to buy?

The MOT history for L180 GEP shows 2 tests with a 50% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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