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L198 TNJ

1993 Proton Persona

Gold Petrol 1597cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires21 Dec 2014
Tests11 (9 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate81.8%

Mileage

55,118 mi
Last recorded55,118 miles
Recorded on9 Jan 2015
Typical for 1993 Proton Persona82,858 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationL198 TNJ
MakeProton
ModelPersona
Year1993
ColourGold
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,597cc

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MOT History

9 pass 2 fail
Fail 9 Jan 2015 55,118 miles

Front Windscreen wiper not operating over a large enough area to give an adequate view (8.2.1c)

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Rear Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Nearside front brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

Offside front brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 12 Dec 2013 55,108 miles

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

Rear Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Pass 4 Dec 2012 54,754 miles

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

Pass 24 Nov 2011 53,859 miles
Pass 11 Dec 2010 52,756 miles

Oil leak

Rear Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Pass 16 Dec 2009 51,645 miles
Pass 11 Dec 2008 50,119 miles
Pass 6 Dec 2007 48,257 miles
Pass 11 Dec 2006 45,809 miles
Fail 11 Dec 2006 45,809 miles

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

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

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

Pass 12 Dec 2005 42,932 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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L198 TNJ is a 1993 Proton Persona in Gold with a 1,597cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81.8%.

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 L198 TNJ, 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 L198 TNJ registered?

L198 TNJ is a 1993 Proton Persona, first registered on 30 November 1993.

Is L198 TNJ safe to buy?

The MOT history for L198 TNJ shows 11 tests with a 81.8% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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