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L89 MRC

1993 Proton Persona

Black Petrol 1597cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires18 Apr 2008
Tests4 (2 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate50%

Mileage

113,987 mi
Last recorded113,987 miles
Recorded on12 Apr 2007
Typical for 1993 Proton Persona82,858 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationL89 MRC
MakeProton
ModelPersona
Year1993
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,597cc

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MOT History

2 pass 2 fail
Pass 12 Apr 2007 113,987 miles
Fail 11 Apr 2007 113,981 miles

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

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

Nearside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Offside Rear Vehicle structure has an unsatisfactory modification, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Service brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Brake master cylinder fluid close to minimum level (3.6.G.1e)

Pass 19 Apr 2006 108,583 miles
Fail 19 Apr 2006 108,583 miles

Offside Rear Mechanical brake component has restricted free movement (3.5.1k)

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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L89 MRC is a 1993 Proton Persona in Black with a 1,597cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 4 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 L89 MRC, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was L89 MRC registered?

L89 MRC is a 1993 Proton Persona, first registered on 13 December 1993.

Is L89 MRC safe to buy?

The MOT history for L89 MRC shows 4 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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