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L289 FWN

1993 Proton Persona

Blue Petrol 1468cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires7 Dec 2015
Tests16 (10 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate62.5%

Mileage

46,041 mi
Last recorded46,041 miles
Recorded on21 Nov 2014
Typical for 1993 Proton Persona82,858 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationL289 FWN
MakeProton
ModelPersona
Year1993
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,468cc

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MOT History

10 pass 6 fail
Pass 21 Nov 2014 46,041 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Oil leak

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

clutch pedal rubber missing.

n/s/f brakes binding on slight.

Fail 18 Nov 2014 45,968 miles

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Oil leak

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

clutch pedal rubber missing.

n/s/f brakes binding on slight.

Pass 28 Nov 2013 43,048 miles

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Oil leak

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

exaust and support brackets corroded.

rear number plate light covers missing.

Pass 30 Nov 2012 40,054 miles

Offside Ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Oil leak

centre exhaust corroded.Early attension required.

number plate light covers missing.

o/s outer sill surface rust.

slight wear in steering rack.

Fail 28 Nov 2012 40,021 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Service brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

o/s outer sill surface rust.

slight wear in steering rack.

Offside Ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Oil leak

centre exhaust corroded.Early attension required.

number plate light covers missing.

Pass 26 Nov 2011 36,449 miles

Nearside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Offside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Oil leak

drivers door corroded bottom

n/s/r o/s/r tyre wall split [slight]

n/s/r outer sill corroded

side play in rack/pinion

Fail 23 Nov 2011 36,413 miles

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

Nearside Front Seat belt retracting mechanism defective (5.2.5b)

Nearside Rear Valve stem seriously damaged (4.1.D.1e)

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

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

Offside Front Seat belt retracting mechanism defective (5.2.5b)

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Nearside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Offside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Oil leak

drivers door corroded bottom

n/s/r o/s/r tyre wall split [slight]

n/s/r outer sill corroded

side play in rack/pinion

Pass 26 Nov 2010 31,818 miles

Nearside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Fail 26 Nov 2010 31,818 miles

Nearside Windscreen has damage to an area in excess of a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Windscreen has damage to an area in excess of a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Nearside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Pass 3 Dec 2009 26,425 miles

n/s wiper blade split[slight]

Fail 3 Dec 2009 26,425 miles

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

n/s wiper blade split[slight]

Pass 8 Dec 2008 20,817 miles
Fail 4 Dec 2008 20,772 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose excessively deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Offside Front Brake hose excessively deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

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

Pass 6 Dec 2007 16,330 miles
Pass 6 Dec 2006 9,986 miles

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Offside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

slight wear in steering rack.

Pass 8 Dec 2005 240 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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L289 FWN is a 1993 Proton Persona in Blue with a 1,468cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 62.5%.

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 L289 FWN, 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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L289 FWN is a 1993 Proton Persona, first registered on 25 November 1993.

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