MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
122,152 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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50+ data pointsMOT History
Front brake discs corroded
Nearside Front Anti-roll bar corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)
Nearside Front Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
Nearside Front Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing (2.7.2a)
Nearside Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)
Nearside Front Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.A.1)
Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)
Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
Nearside Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)
Nearside Rear Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.A.1)
Offside Front Anti-roll bar corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)
Offside Front Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
Offside Front Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing (2.7.2a)
Offside Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)
Offside Front Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.A.1)
Offside Rear Anti-roll bar corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)
Offside Rear Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
Offside Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)
Offside Rear Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.A.1)
Rearbrake discs corroded
All Suspension Components Corroded
Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
N/S/F tyre perished
Underbody Generally Corroded
all suspenion components corroded
underbody corroded
Nearside Anti-roll bar linkage rubber mounting deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
Nearside brake caliper has restricted free movement (3.5.1k)
Offside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)
Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)
Offside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
Offside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)
Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
Offside Rear Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)
Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7) DANGEROUS
Underbody Generally Corroded.
Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)
Underbody Generally Corroded.
Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
under boby corroded
How Reliable is the Proton Persona?
Based on 104,196 MOT tests across 16,498 vehicles.
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L78 XCU is a 1993 Proton Persona in Gold with a 1,597cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 7 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71.4%.
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 L78 XCU, 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 L78 XCU registered?
L78 XCU is a 1993 Proton Persona, first registered on 26 November 1993.
Is L78 XCU safe to buy?
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