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L23 EGM

1993 Proton Persona

Green Petrol 1468cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires11 Mar 2010
Tests8 (4 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate50%

Mileage

134,104 mi
Last recorded134,104 miles
Recorded on11 Mar 2009
Typical for 1993 Proton Persona82,858 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationL23 EGM
MakeProton
ModelPersona
Year1993
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,468cc

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MOT History

4 pass 4 fail
Pass 11 Mar 2009 134,104 miles
Fail 11 Mar 2009 134,104 miles

Offside Front constant velocity joint gaiter split (2.5.C.1a)

Pass 11 Mar 2008 127,584 miles
Fail 11 Mar 2008 127,584 miles

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Offside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Pass 12 Mar 2007 118,417 miles
Fail 8 Mar 2007 118,413 miles

Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Fuel cap/sealing device does not fasten securely maintaining the sealing arrangement (7.2.4b)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Windscreen wiper blade insecure (8.2.2)

Offside Front Macpherson strut corroded and seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Offside Rear position lamp(s) excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

Pass 9 Mar 2006 112,561 miles
Fail 7 Mar 2006 112,561 miles

Fuel cap/sealing device does not fasten securely by positive means (7.2.4b)

Nearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter split (2.5.C.1a)

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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L23 EGM is a 1993 Proton Persona in Green with a 1,468cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 8 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 50%.

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 L23 EGM, 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 L23 EGM registered?

L23 EGM is a 1993 Proton Persona, first registered on 1 August 1993.

Is L23 EGM safe to buy?

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