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L540 EHB

1993 Proton Persona

Blue Petrol 1597cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires23 Sep 2009
Tests7 (4 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate57.1%

Mileage

98,645 mi
Last recorded98,645 miles
Recorded on24 Sep 2008
Typical for 1993 Proton Persona82,858 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationL540 EHB
MakeProton
ModelPersona
Year1993
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,597cc
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MOT History

4 pass 3 fail
Pass 24 Sep 2008 98,645 miles
Fail 18 Sep 2008 98,645 miles

Emissions not tested (7.0)

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

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

Nearside Rear position lamp(s) adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.1.A.3f)

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

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

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

Pass 19 Feb 2008 96,750 miles
Fail 19 Feb 2008 96,750 miles

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

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too far to the right (1.8)

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

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

Pass 15 Nov 2006 92,398 miles
Fail 14 Nov 2006 92,398 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Pass 5 Dec 2005 89,050 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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L540 EHB is a 1993 Proton Persona in Blue with a 1,597cc 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 L540 EHB, 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 L540 EHB registered?

L540 EHB is a 1993 Proton Persona, first registered on 4 December 1993.

Is L540 EHB safe to buy?

The MOT history for L540 EHB shows 7 tests with a 57.1% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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