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L173 HWN

1993 Proton Persona

Green Petrol 1468cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires5 Apr 2008
Tests3 (2 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

45,324 mi
Last recorded45,324 miles
Recorded on6 Apr 2007
Typical for 1993 Proton Persona82,858 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationL173 HWN
MakeProton
ModelPersona
Year1993
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,468cc

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MOT History

2 pass 1 fail
Fail 6 Apr 2007 45,324 miles

Nearside Rear Direction indicator deteriorated, but still visible from a reasonable distance (1.4.A.2e)

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Rear fog lamp slightly discoloured (1.3.2e)

Pass 6 Apr 2007 45,324 miles

Nearside Rear Direction indicator deteriorated, but still visible from a reasonable distance (1.4.A.2e)

Offside Rear fog lamp slightly discoloured (1.3.2e)

Pass 17 Mar 2006 43,290 miles

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

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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L173 HWN is a 1993 Proton Persona in Green with a 1,468cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 3 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 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 L173 HWN, 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 L173 HWN registered?

L173 HWN is a 1993 Proton Persona, first registered on 1 December 1993.

Is L173 HWN safe to buy?

The MOT history for L173 HWN shows 3 tests with a 66.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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