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L123 VLN

1993 Proton Persona

Green Petrol 1597cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires10 Aug 2010
Tests5 (4 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

79,333 mi
Last recorded79,333 miles
Recorded on11 Aug 2009
Typical for 1993 Proton Persona82,858 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationL123 VLN
MakeProton
ModelPersona
Year1993
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,597cc

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MOT History

4 pass 1 fail
Pass 11 Aug 2009 79,333 miles

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

Fail 27 Jul 2009 79,297 miles

Nearside Headlamp insecure (1.7.3)

Nearside Headlamp not in good working order adversely affecting beam image (1.2.4a)

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar attachment bracket/mounting fractured (2.4.G.1)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

Pass 29 Jul 2008 74,973 miles
Pass 21 Jul 2007 69,541 miles
Pass 22 Jul 2006 65,058 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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L123 VLN is a 1993 Proton Persona in Green with a 1,597cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 5 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 L123 VLN, 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 L123 VLN registered?

L123 VLN is a 1993 Proton Persona, first registered on 25 November 1993.

Is L123 VLN safe to buy?

The MOT history for L123 VLN shows 5 tests with a 80% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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