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L412 XLA

1994 Proton Persona

Gold Petrol 1597cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires3 Jan 2015
Tests14 (8 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate57.1%

Mileage

59,328 mi
Last recorded59,328 miles
Recorded on11 Dec 2013
Typical for 1994 Proton Persona78,329 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationL412 XLA
MakeProton
ModelPersona
Year1994
ColourGold
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,597cc

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MOT History

8 pass 6 fail
Pass 11 Dec 2013 59,328 miles
Fail 11 Dec 2013 59,328 miles

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

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 17 Dec 2012 56,912 miles
Fail 17 Dec 2012 56,912 miles

Offside Front Direction indicator insecure (1.4.A.2b)

Pass 16 Dec 2011 54,935 miles
Fail 16 Dec 2011 54,934 miles

Exhaust emissions hydrocarbon content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

Pass 13 Dec 2010 53,027 miles
Pass 4 Jan 2010 51,514 miles
Fail 4 Jan 2010 51,513 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 12 Dec 2008 49,460 miles

Exhaust emits black smoke during acceleration (7.3.A.2c)

Pass 10 Dec 2007 47,204 miles
Fail 10 Dec 2007 47,204 miles

Nearside Rear Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Offside Rear Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 14 Dec 2006 44,235 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Fail 14 Dec 2006 44,235 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

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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L412 XLA is a 1994 Proton Persona in Gold with a 1,597cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 57.1%.

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 L412 XLA, 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 L412 XLA registered?

L412 XLA is a 1994 Proton Persona, first registered on 30 June 1994.

Is L412 XLA safe to buy?

The MOT history for L412 XLA shows 14 tests with a 57.1% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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