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L649 OAL

1994 Proton Persona

Red Petrol 1597cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires4 Sep 2006
Tests2 (1 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate50%

Mileage

83,000 mi
Last recorded83,000 miles
Recorded on5 Sep 2005
Typical for 1994 Proton Persona78,329 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationL649 OAL
MakeProton
ModelPersona
Year1994
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,597cc

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MOT History

1 pass 1 fail
Pass 5 Sep 2005 83,000 miles
Fail 22 Aug 2005

Nearside Rear brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)

Offside Front Tie bar/rod attachment bracket/mounting bolt missing (2.4.G.1)

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

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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L649 OAL is a 1994 Proton Persona in Red with a 1,597cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 2 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 50%.

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 L649 OAL, 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 L649 OAL registered?

L649 OAL is a 1994 Proton Persona, first registered on 25 February 1994.

Is L649 OAL safe to buy?

The MOT history for L649 OAL shows 2 tests with a 50% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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