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L490 EKM

1994 Proton Persona

Green Petrol 1468cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires27 Feb 2017
Tests17 (11 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate64.7%

Mileage

144,568 mi
Last recorded144,568 miles
Recorded on17 Feb 2016
Typical for 1994 Proton Persona78,329 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationL490 EKM
MakeProton
ModelPersona
Year1994
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,468cc

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MOT History

11 pass 6 fail
Pass 17 Feb 2016 144,568 miles

OIL LEAK FROM ENGINE

Fail 10 Feb 2016 144,415 miles

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

OIL LEAK FROM ENGINE

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

Pass 18 Feb 2015 139,980 miles

Oil leak

Pass 14 Feb 2014 135,249 miles
Fail 12 Feb 2014 135,249 miles

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

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

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

Pass 19 Feb 2013 130,084 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Pass 17 Feb 2012 125,120 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Fail 15 Feb 2012 125,086 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage fractured (2.4.G.1)

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

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

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Pass 4 Feb 2011 119,781 miles
Fail 3 Feb 2011 119,758 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)

Offside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Pass 16 Feb 2010 111,558 miles
Pass 17 Feb 2009 99,101 miles
Fail 17 Feb 2009 99,099 miles

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

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

Pass 28 Feb 2008 89,749 miles
Fail 18 Feb 2008 89,743 miles

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

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

Pass 22 Feb 2007 83,950 miles
Pass 22 Feb 2006 78,165 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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L490 EKM is a 1994 Proton Persona in Green with a 1,468cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 64.7%.

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 L490 EKM, 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 L490 EKM registered?

L490 EKM is a 1994 Proton Persona, first registered on 24 February 1994.

Is L490 EKM safe to buy?

The MOT history for L490 EKM shows 17 tests with a 64.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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