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L85 MBW

1994 Proton Persona Xli

Blue Petrol 1597cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires29 Apr 2008
Tests7 (4 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate57.1%

Mileage

116,346 mi
Last recorded116,346 miles
Recorded on30 Apr 2007
Typical for 1994 Proton Persona Xli82,457 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationL85 MBW
MakeProton
ModelPersona Xli
Year1994
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,597cc

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MOT History

4 pass 3 fail
Pass 30 Apr 2007 116,346 miles
Fail 21 Apr 2007 116,346 miles

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

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

Pass 25 Apr 2006 103,722 miles
Pass 25 Apr 2006 103,722 miles
Pass 25 Apr 2006
Fail 25 Apr 2006 103,722 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low when the centre of the headlamp is below 850mm from the ground (1.6.B2)

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Offside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Fail 21 Apr 2006 103,722 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low when the centre of the headlamp is below 850mm from the ground (1.6.C3)

Offside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a) DANGEROUS

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

near side front headlamp has a small hole in it

offside rear flasher dummy has a hole in reflector

oil leak from engine

slight oil leak from both front shockers

How Reliable is the Proton Persona Xli?

Based on 4,820 MOT tests across 1,115 vehicles.

61.1%
Pass Rate
6,359
Miles/Year
32
Year Lifespan
1,115
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements 738
Steering rack gaiter split 476
Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 466
parking brake recording little or no effort 444
Parking brake lever has no reserve travel 338
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L85 MBW is a 1994 Proton Persona Xli in Blue 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 Xli models, the average MOT pass rate is 57.9% with a typical mileage of 82,457 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 Xli fails its MOT is parking brake: efficiency below requirements, accounting for 738 recorded failures. If you're considering buying L85 MBW, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Proton Persona Xli typically stays on UK roads for around 32 years. At 32 years old, this Proton Persona Xli is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was L85 MBW registered?

L85 MBW is a 1994 Proton Persona Xli, first registered on 28 April 1994.

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