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L847 LGC

1999 Proton Persona

Grey Diesel 1998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires9 Dec 2006
Tests2 (1 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate50%

Mileage

22,023 mi
Last recorded22,023 miles
Recorded on10 Dec 2005
Typical for 1999 Proton Persona62,506 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationL847 LGC
MakeProton
ModelPersona
Year1999
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,998cc

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MOT History

1 pass 1 fail
Pass 10 Dec 2005 22,023 miles

Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

screw in n/s/r tyre

Fail 8 Dec 2005 22,023 miles

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

screw in n/s/r tyre

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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L847 LGC is a 1999 Proton Persona in Grey with a 1,998cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 2 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 50%.

Across all 1999 Proton Persona models, the average MOT pass rate is 66.7% with a typical mileage of 62,506 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 L847 LGC, 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 27 years old, this Proton Persona is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was L847 LGC registered?

L847 LGC is a 1999 Proton Persona, first registered on 29 October 1999.

Is L847 LGC safe to buy?

The MOT history for L847 LGC shows 2 tests with a 50% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

Does L847 LGC have outstanding finance?

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