MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
114,036 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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50+ data pointsMOT History
Front Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing (2.7.2a)
Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Oil leak
both wiper blades split
cuts in n/s/f & o/s/r tyre side walls
n/s/f tyre worn on inner edge
rear roll bar bushes perished
Nearside Front Anti-roll bar insecure (2.4.G.1)
Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)
Offside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)
Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)
Front Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing (2.7.2a)
Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Oil leak
both wiper blades split
cuts in n/s/f & o/s/r tyre side walls
n/s/f tyre worn on inner edge
rear roll bar bushes perished
Battery insecure
Oil leak
o/s rear tyre has slight outer side wall damage
Offside Rear brake caliper leaking (3.6.A.1)
Battery insecure
Oil leak
o/s rear tyre has slight outer side wall damage
Emissions not tested (7.0)
Battery insecure
Oil leak
Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) has slight seepage (2.3.3b)
Rear Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)
battery insecure
both front tyres tracking out on inside edge
spare tyre defective
How Reliable is the Proton Persona?
Based on 104,196 MOT tests across 16,498 vehicles.
Top MOT Failure Points
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L494 SVG is a 1994 Proton Persona in White with a 1,597cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 7 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 L494 SVG, 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 L494 SVG registered?
L494 SVG is a 1994 Proton Persona, first registered on 19 February 1994.
Is L494 SVG safe to buy?
The MOT history for L494 SVG shows 7 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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