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L8 GEC

1995 Proton Persona

Red Petrol 1468cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires27 Aug 2010
Tests6 (5 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate83.3%

Mileage

79,312 mi
Last recorded79,312 miles
Recorded on28 Aug 2009
Typical for 1995 Proton Persona75,011 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationL8 GEC
MakeProton
ModelPersona
Year1995
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,468cc

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MOT History

5 pass 1 fail
Pass 28 Aug 2009 79,312 miles
Pass 4 Jun 2008 79,172 miles
Pass 2 Jun 2007
Fail 1 Jun 2007 78,857 miles

Exhaust tailpipe not capable of allowing the emission probe to be inserted (7.3.D.1)

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

Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Offside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Pass 13 May 2006 78,076 miles
Pass 2 Jun 2005 76,712 miles

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

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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L8 GEC is a 1995 Proton Persona in Red with a 1,468cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 6 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 83.3%.

Across all 1995 Proton Persona models, the average MOT pass rate is 65.6% with a typical mileage of 75,011 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 L8 GEC, 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 31 years old, this Proton Persona is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was L8 GEC registered?

L8 GEC is a 1995 Proton Persona, first registered on 22 May 1995.

Is L8 GEC safe to buy?

The MOT history for L8 GEC shows 6 tests with a 83.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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