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L863 NHK

1993 Proton Persona

Red Petrol 1468cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires2 Jan 2010
Tests7 (4 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate57.1%

Mileage

140,595 mi
Last recorded140,595 miles
Recorded on31 Dec 2008
Typical for 1993 Proton Persona82,858 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationL863 NHK
MakeProton
ModelPersona
Year1993
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,468cc

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MOT History

4 pass 3 fail
Pass 31 Dec 2008 140,595 miles
Fail 29 Dec 2008 140,543 miles

Front Seat belt flexible stalk deteriorated likely to lead to failure under load (5.2.4a)

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

centre exhaust corroded

slight leak o/s/r shocker

Pass 31 Dec 2007 133,926 miles

Both rear metal brake pipes corroded badly from flexible hoses to front.

Exhaust corroded and worn.

Imbalnce on front brakes on legal limits 25%.Offside caliper still lagging,needs attention too.

Offside rear damper leaking fluid.

Fail 28 Dec 2007 133,825 miles

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

Emissions not tested (7.0)

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar attachment bracket/mounting bolt missing (2.4.G.1)

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Offside front brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Centre Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

Offside front tyre tread wearing on inner shoulder

Pass 3 Jan 2007 126,094 miles
Fail 29 Dec 2006 125,975 miles

Emissions not tested (7.0)

Front Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

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

Offside Front Anti-roll bar attachment bracket/mounting insecure (2.4.G.1)

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

Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

offside front headlight lens damaged.

Pass 21 Dec 2005 117,903 miles

front flexible exhaust pipe leaking needs attention too soon.

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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L863 NHK is a 1993 Proton Persona in Red with a 1,468cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 7 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 57.1%.

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 L863 NHK, 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 L863 NHK registered?

L863 NHK is a 1993 Proton Persona, first registered on 16 December 1993.

Is L863 NHK safe to buy?

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