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L698 CTA

1994 Proton Persona

Blue Petrol 1597cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires27 Mar 2010
Tests9 (4 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate44.4%

Mileage

104,348 mi
Last recorded104,348 miles
Recorded on16 Mar 2010
Typical for 1994 Proton Persona78,329 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationL698 CTA
MakeProton
ModelPersona
Year1994
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,597cc

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MOT History

4 pass 5 fail
Fail 16 Mar 2010 104,348 miles

Brake pedal anti-slip provision incomplete (3.3.A.1b)

Nearside Front Body has a sharp edge caused by damage (6.1.C.1)

Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

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

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Front Body has a sharp edge caused by damage (6.1.C.1)

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

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7) DANGEROUS

Rear Body insecure and dangerous to other road users (6.1.B.1b) DANGEROUS

Service brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7) DANGEROUS

Centre Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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

n/s front tyre wearing on edges

rear lights repaired with tape

Pass 3 Mar 2009 96,645 miles

Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

o/s front indicator outer cover broken

repairs to o/s rear light unit

slight leak n/s of steering rack

Fail 3 Mar 2009 96,645 miles

repairs to o/s rear light unit

slight leak n/s of steering rack

Offside Rear Direction indicator incomplete (1.5.A1b)

Offside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

o/s front indicator outer cover broken

Pass 20 Mar 2008 89,111 miles

o/s rear inner position light not working

rear lenses taped up

slight leak from steering rack

Fail 20 Mar 2008 89,107 miles

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

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

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

o/s rear inner position light not working

rear lenses taped up

slight leak from steering rack

Pass 28 Mar 2007 80,921 miles

as initial test

Fail 28 Mar 2007 80,921 miles

Offside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Front Tyre not fitted in accordance with side wall instructions (4.1.D.1f) DANGEROUS

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

o/s rear tyre wearing on inner edge

Pass 3 Feb 2006 70,904 miles
Fail 2 Feb 2006 70,877 miles

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

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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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L698 CTA is a 1994 Proton Persona in Blue with a 1,597cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 9 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 44.4%.

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 L698 CTA, 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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L698 CTA is a 1994 Proton Persona, first registered on 15 April 1994.

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