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L122 TAP

1993 Proton Persona

Gold Petrol 1597cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires6 Aug 2008
Tests4 (3 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

65,550 mi
Last recorded65,550 miles
Recorded on7 Aug 2007
Typical for 1993 Proton Persona82,858 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationL122 TAP
MakeProton
ModelPersona
Year1993
ColourGold
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,597cc

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MOT History

3 pass 1 fail
Pass 7 Aug 2007 65,550 miles
Fail 27 Jul 2007 65,548 miles

Nearside Rear Rear reflector excessively damaged so that its function is impaired (1.5.1c)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Rear Rear reflector excessively damaged so that its function is impaired (1.5.1c)

Offside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Offside rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)

Offside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

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

rear brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

Pass 19 Jul 2006 64,366 miles
Pass 3 Aug 2005 63,315 miles

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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L122 TAP is a 1993 Proton Persona in Gold with a 1,597cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 4 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

Across all 1993 Proton Persona models, the average MOT pass rate is 67.4% with a typical mileage of 82,858 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 L122 TAP, 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 33 years old, this Proton Persona is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was L122 TAP registered?

L122 TAP is a 1993 Proton Persona, first registered on 29 November 1993.

Is L122 TAP safe to buy?

The MOT history for L122 TAP shows 4 tests with a 75% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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