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L483 EFX

1994 Proton Persona

Gold Petrol 1597cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires3 Dec 2010
Tests6 (5 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate83.3%

Mileage

111,899 mi
Last recorded111,899 miles
Recorded on3 Dec 2009
Typical for 1994 Proton Persona78,329 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationL483 EFX
MakeProton
ModelPersona
Year1994
ColourGold
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,597cc

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MOT History

5 pass 1 fail
Pass 3 Dec 2009 111,899 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Oil leak

Pass 28 Nov 2008 102,491 miles

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

Fail 27 Nov 2008 102,488 miles

Rear Fuel hose leaking (7.2.3)

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

Pass 13 Nov 2007 96,608 miles

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

n/s no.plate bulb lower output

Pass 14 Nov 2006 88,077 miles
Pass 17 Nov 2005 77,559 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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L483 EFX is a 1994 Proton Persona in Gold with a 1,597cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 6 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 83.3%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 L483 EFX, 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 L483 EFX registered?

L483 EFX is a 1994 Proton Persona, first registered on 17 May 1994.

Is L483 EFX safe to buy?

The MOT history for L483 EFX shows 6 tests with a 83.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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