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AP08 SOU

2008 Proton Persona

Black Petrol 1597cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires20 Dec 2018
Tests2 (1 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate50%

Mileage

184,270 mi
Last recorded184,270 miles
Recorded on21 Dec 2017
Typical for 2008 Proton Persona46,930 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAP08 SOU
MakeProton
ModelPersona
Year2008
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,597cc

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MOT History

1 pass 1 fail
Pass 21 Dec 2017 184,270 miles

handbrake stiff to operate. handbrake lever on o/s/r caliper stuck in on posision

Fail 18 Dec 2017 184,270 miles

Nearside Brake pipe excessively corroded front to rear at rear (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Rear Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure inner wall (4.1.D.1b)

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

Offside Brake pipe excessively corroded front to rear at rear (3.6.B.2c)

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

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

handbrake stiff to operate. handbrake lever on o/s/r caliper stuck in on posision

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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AP08 SOU is a 2008 Proton Persona in Black with a 1,597cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 2 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 50%.

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 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 AP08 SOU, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

How do I check the history of AP08 SOU?

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What year was AP08 SOU registered?

AP08 SOU is a 2008 Proton Persona, first registered on 14 August 2008.

Is AP08 SOU safe to buy?

The MOT history for AP08 SOU 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.

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