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L259 FDB

1993 Proton Persona

Green Petrol 1597cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires27 Jan 2018
Tests15 (12 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

19,446 mi
Last recorded19,446 miles
Recorded on20 Jan 2017
Typical for 1993 Proton Persona82,858 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationL259 FDB
MakeProton
ModelPersona
Year1993
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,597cc

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MOT History

12 pass 3 fail
Pass 20 Jan 2017 19,446 miles

Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Pass 18 Jan 2016 19,311 miles

Nearside Steering rack gaiter deteriorated (2.2.D.2d)

both rear brakes slightly binding

Pass 28 Jan 2015 19,000 miles
Pass 21 Jan 2014 18,465 miles

advise o/s/r sill showing signs of corrosion

Fail 17 Jan 2013 17,975 miles

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

Nearside Rear rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

o/s/r outer sill starting to corrode

Pass 17 Jan 2013 17,975 miles

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

o/s/r outer sill starting to corrode

Fail 18 Jan 2012 17,438 miles

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

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Pass 18 Jan 2012 17,438 miles

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

Pass 14 Jan 2011 16,391 miles
Pass 19 Apr 2010 15,671 miles
Pass 20 Apr 2009 14,944 miles
Pass 23 Apr 2008 14,267 miles
Pass 18 Apr 2007 13,288 miles
Fail 18 Apr 2007 13,288 miles

Offside Steering rack gaiter split (2.2.D.2d)

Pass 7 Apr 2006 12,481 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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L259 FDB is a 1993 Proton Persona in Green with a 1,597cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 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 L259 FDB, 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 L259 FDB registered?

L259 FDB is a 1993 Proton Persona, first registered on 16 December 1993.

Is L259 FDB safe to buy?

The MOT history for L259 FDB shows 15 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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