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L196 NGY

1994 Proton Persona

Red Petrol 1468cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires26 Apr 2013
Tests13 (7 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate53.8%

Mileage

97,105 mi
Last recorded97,105 miles
Recorded on7 May 2013
Typical for 1994 Proton Persona78,329 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationL196 NGY
MakeProton
ModelPersona
Year1994
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,468cc

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MOT History

7 pass 6 fail
Fail 7 May 2013 97,105 miles

Front passenger door cannot be opened from inside the vehicle (6.2.B.1b)

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

Offside Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

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

Offside Rear Driver's door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle (6.2.B.1b)

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) leaking from a seal (2.3.3b)

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Screw in offside front tyre

Pass 27 Apr 2012 92,853 miles
Fail 27 Apr 2012 92,852 miles

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

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 4 Feb 2011 85,217 miles
Fail 3 Feb 2011 85,217 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp excessively deteriorated so that the light output is severely reduced (1.7.5a)

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

front brake juddering severely (3.7.A.2b)

Fail 11 Jan 2010 80,627 miles

Steering rack insecure (2.2.B.1a)

Pass 11 Jan 2010 80,627 miles
Pass 29 Jan 2009 78,310 miles
Fail 29 Jan 2009 78,310 miles

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

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

Pass 28 Jan 2008 75,050 miles
Fail 28 Jan 2008 75,050 miles

Nearside Stop lamp excessively damaged so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.2.1d)

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

Pass 1 Feb 2007 71,768 miles
Pass 23 Jan 2006 67,925 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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L196 NGY is a 1994 Proton Persona in Red with a 1,468cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 53.8%.

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 NGY, 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

How do I check the history of L196 NGY?

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What year was L196 NGY registered?

L196 NGY is a 1994 Proton Persona, first registered on 26 February 1994.

Is L196 NGY safe to buy?

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