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L486 WMW

1994 Proton Persona

Blue Petrol 1468cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires18 Jan 2013
Tests9 (6 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

113,572 mi
Last recorded113,572 miles
Recorded on19 Jan 2012
Typical for 1994 Proton Persona78,329 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationL486 WMW
MakeProton
ModelPersona
Year1994
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,468cc

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MOT History

6 pass 3 fail
Pass 19 Jan 2012 113,572 miles
Pass 7 Jun 2010 112,591 miles
Fail 5 Jun 2010 112,584 miles

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

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

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

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

Pass 16 May 2009 105,071 miles
Pass 8 Aug 2008 99,754 miles
Fail 8 Aug 2008 99,753 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Battery insecure

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

Front bumper insecure

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

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

Pass 2 May 2007 90,511 miles
Fail 28 Apr 2007 90,503 miles

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

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

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

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Pass 19 Apr 2006 84,697 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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L486 WMW is a 1994 Proton Persona in Blue with a 1,468cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 9 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 L486 WMW, 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 L486 WMW registered?

L486 WMW is a 1994 Proton Persona, first registered on 10 March 1994.

Is L486 WMW safe to buy?

The MOT history for L486 WMW shows 9 tests with a 66.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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