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L781 TBK

1993 Proton Persona

Red Petrol 1468cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires14 Jul 2010
Tests8 (4 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate50%

Mileage

98,354 mi
Last recorded98,354 miles
Recorded on15 Jul 2009
Typical for 1993 Proton Persona82,858 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationL781 TBK
MakeProton
ModelPersona
Year1993
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,468cc

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MOT History

4 pass 4 fail
Pass 15 Jul 2009 98,354 miles

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

Fail 6 Jun 2009 97,721 miles

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

Offside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

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

Pass 27 Jun 2008 91,342 miles
Fail 20 Jun 2008 91,262 miles

Front registration plate delaminated (6.3.1d)

rear brake application uneven (3.7.B.2) DANGEROUS

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

Pass 25 Jun 2007 86,812 miles

as test 891166477140

Fail 25 Jun 2007 86,812 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage fractured (2.4.G.1)

Battery insecure

difficult to open fuel flap.

radiator in a poor condition.

spare tyre soft.

Pass 27 Jun 2006 84,308 miles
Fail 27 Jun 2006 84,308 miles

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

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

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

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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L781 TBK is a 1993 Proton Persona in Red 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 L781 TBK, 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 L781 TBK registered?

L781 TBK is a 1993 Proton Persona, first registered on 2 December 1993.

Is L781 TBK safe to buy?

The MOT history for L781 TBK shows 8 tests with a 50% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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