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L457 NAV

1994 Proton Persona

Gold Petrol 1597cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires5 Mar 2013
Tests11 (7 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate63.6%

Mileage

101,703 mi
Last recorded101,703 miles
Recorded on30 Apr 2013
Typical for 1994 Proton Persona78,329 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationL457 NAV
MakeProton
ModelPersona
Year1994
ColourGold
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,597cc

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MOT History

7 pass 4 fail
Fail 30 Apr 2013 101,703 miles

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

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

Offside Obligatory mirror missing (8.1.1)

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

Offside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

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

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

Oil leak

Pass 22 Feb 2012 92,946 miles
Pass 17 Feb 2011 89,693 miles

Centre Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Front Direction indicator deteriorated, but still visible from a reasonable distance (1.4.A.2e)

Offside Headlamp damaged but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Pass 23 Feb 2010 86,391 miles
Fail 23 Feb 2010 86,391 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Rear registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

Pass 16 Feb 2009 81,351 miles

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

handbrake requires adjustment

Pass 21 Feb 2008 75,988 miles
Fail 21 Feb 2008 75,960 miles

Offside Rear rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

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

Pass 1 Mar 2007 71,965 miles
Pass 21 Feb 2006 69,233 miles
Fail 21 Feb 2006 69,233 miles

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

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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L457 NAV is a 1994 Proton Persona in Gold with a 1,597cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 63.6%.

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 L457 NAV, 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 L457 NAV registered?

L457 NAV is a 1994 Proton Persona, first registered on 28 January 1994.

Is L457 NAV safe to buy?

The MOT history for L457 NAV shows 11 tests with a 63.6% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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