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L196 FPH

1994 Proton Persona

Green Petrol 1597cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires10 Dec 2008
Tests6 (3 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate50%

Mileage

50,630 mi
Last recorded50,630 miles
Recorded on11 Dec 2007
Typical for 1994 Proton Persona78,329 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationL196 FPH
MakeProton
ModelPersona
Year1994
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,597cc

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MOT History

3 pass 3 fail
Pass 11 Dec 2007 50,630 miles

exhaust showing signs of age

front anti roll bar link bushes perishing

front number plate is cracked

front wipers are smeary

nearside rear tyre perishing

rear suspension bushes are perishing

small chips in windscreen

Fail 11 Dec 2007 50,630 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

exhaust showing signs of age

front anti roll bar link bushes perishing

front number plate is cracked

front wipers are smeary

nearside rear tyre perishing

rear suspension bushes are perishing

small chips in windscreen

Pass 16 Nov 2006 48,383 miles
Fail 16 Nov 2006 48,383 miles

Brake performance not tested (3.7.A.1)

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Service brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

exhaust showing signs of age

front discs are corroded

front number plate is cracked

nearside rear tyre getting low and perishing

various front and rear suspension bushes are perishing

Pass 20 Dec 2005 45,627 miles

front brake discs corroding

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

both front drop link rubbers perishig

both rear drop link rubbers perishing

exhaust flexible pipe signs of age

front number plate cracked and discoloured

rear wiper blade split

various small stonechips in swept area of windscreen

Fail 20 Dec 2005 45,627 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre not fitted in accordance with side wall instructions (4.1.D.1f)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

both front drop link rubbers perishig

both rear drop link rubbers perishing

exhaust flexible pipe signs of age

front brake discs corroding

front number plate cracked and discoloured

rear wiper blade split

various small stonechips in swept area of windscreen

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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L196 FPH is a 1994 Proton Persona in Green with a 1,597cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 6 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 L196 FPH, 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 L196 FPH registered?

L196 FPH is a 1994 Proton Persona, first registered on 14 June 1994.

Is L196 FPH safe to buy?

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