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AO08 WJJ

2008 Proton Persona

Silver Petrol 1597cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires9 Nov 2021
Tests14 (11 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate78.6%

Mileage

91,258 mi
Last recorded91,258 miles
Recorded on30 Oct 2020
Typical for 2008 Proton Persona46,930 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAO08 WJJ
MakeProton
ModelPersona
Year2008
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,597cc

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MOT History

11 pass 3 fail
Pass 30 Oct 2020 91,258 miles

Power steering pipe/hose has slight seepage (2.1.5 (a))

oil leaks

Pass 9 Nov 2019 89,241 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin n/s/f and o/s/f /skirts fitted outter sills (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened n/s/f and o/s/f (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive tested in wet condtion (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Power steering ram has slight seepage from a joint (2.1.5 (a))

Pass 10 Nov 2018 87,525 miles

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Front Power steering ram has slight seepage from a joint (2.1.5 (a))

Fail 10 Nov 2018 87,525 miles

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Front Power steering ram has slight seepage from a joint (2.1.5 (a))

Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively both (3.4 (b) (ii))

Nearside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 31 Oct 2017 83,247 miles

Brake pad(s) wearing thin both front inner and both rear inner (3.5.1g)

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both (3.5.1i)

Pass 4 Nov 2016 73,446 miles

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both (3.5.1i)

Pass 5 Nov 2015 63,209 miles

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened BOTH INNER SURFACES (3.5.1i)

Pass 3 Nov 2014 54,170 miles

Oil leak

Fail 31 Oct 2014 54,131 miles

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

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

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Pass 30 Oct 2013 46,962 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Pass 8 Apr 2013 46,892 miles
Fail 8 Apr 2013 46,892 miles

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Offside Obligatory mirror seriously damaged, affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

Pass 10 Apr 2012 44,377 miles

Battery insecure

Pass 11 Apr 2011 33,751 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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AO08 WJJ is a 2008 Proton Persona in Silver with a 1,597cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 78.6%.

Across all 2008 Proton Persona models, the average MOT pass rate is 70.3% with a typical mileage of 46,930 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 AO08 WJJ, 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 18 years old, this Proton Persona is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

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What year was AO08 WJJ registered?

AO08 WJJ is a 2008 Proton Persona, first registered on 14 May 2008.

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