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L290 EJA

1993 Proton Persona

Brown Petrol 1468cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires27 Sep 2007
Tests3 (2 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

76,716 mi
Last recorded76,716 miles
Recorded on19 Sep 2006
Typical for 1993 Proton Persona82,858 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationL290 EJA
MakeProton
ModelPersona
Year1993
ColourBrown
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,468cc

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MOT History

2 pass 1 fail
Pass 19 Sep 2006 76,716 miles
Pass 28 Sep 2005
Fail 21 Sep 2005 65,104 miles

Nearside Front Headlamps matched pair are incorrectly positioned (1.7.3)

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

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

Offside Front Headlamps matched pair are incorrectly positioned (1.7.3)

Offside Rear Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

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

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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L290 EJA is a 1993 Proton Persona in Brown 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 L290 EJA, 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 L290 EJA registered?

L290 EJA is a 1993 Proton Persona, first registered on 14 December 1993.

Is L290 EJA safe to buy?

The MOT history for L290 EJA 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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