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L418 MKY

1993 Proton Persona

Blue Petrol 1468cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires18 Mar 2012
Tests8 (6 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

135,750 mi
Last recorded135,750 miles
Recorded on10 Mar 2011
Typical for 1993 Proton Persona82,858 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationL418 MKY
MakeProton
ModelPersona
Year1993
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,468cc

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MOT History

6 pass 2 fail
Pass 10 Mar 2011 135,750 miles
Fail 4 Mar 2011 135,750 miles

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

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

Front Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

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

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

Offside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Pass 11 Mar 2010 125,849 miles

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

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

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

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

Fail 10 Mar 2010 125,849 miles

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

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

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

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

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

Pass 13 Mar 2009 116,058 miles
Pass 14 Mar 2008 104,389 miles

Nearside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Pass 19 Mar 2007 96,130 miles

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

o/s/r brake slightly binding

Pass 15 Mar 2006 82,858 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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L418 MKY is a 1993 Proton Persona in Blue with a 1,468cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 8 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 L418 MKY, 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 L418 MKY registered?

L418 MKY is a 1993 Proton Persona, first registered on 26 November 1993.

Is L418 MKY safe to buy?

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