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L189 LRF

1994 Proton Persona

Red Petrol 1468cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires11 Feb 2010
Tests5 (3 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

833,941 mi
Last recorded833,941 miles
Recorded on12 Feb 2009
Typical for 1994 Proton Persona78,329 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationL189 LRF
MakeProton
ModelPersona
Year1994
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,468cc

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MOT History

3 pass 2 fail
Pass 12 Feb 2009 833,941 miles
Fail 12 Feb 2009 833,932 miles

Nearside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Offside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Pass 20 Jul 2007 82,098 miles
Fail 20 Jul 2007 82,098 miles

Bootlid cannot be secured in the closed position (6.4.1)

Front Mechanical brake component has restricted free movement (3.5.1k)

Offside Front Seat belt locking mechanism does not secure or release (5.2.5a)

Pass 10 Jul 2006 81,624 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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L189 LRF is a 1994 Proton Persona in Red 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 L189 LRF, 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 L189 LRF registered?

L189 LRF is a 1994 Proton Persona, first registered on 31 January 1994.

Is L189 LRF safe to buy?

The MOT history for L189 LRF 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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