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DK58 DNN

2008 Proton Persona

Black Petrol 1597cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires18 Aug 2020
Tests15 (9 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

117,261 mi
Last recorded117,261 miles
Recorded on22 Jul 2020
Typical for 2008 Proton Persona46,930 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDK58 DNN
MakeProton
ModelPersona
Year2008
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,597cc

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MOT History

9 pass 6 fail
Fail 22 Jul 2020 117,261 miles

Exhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds default limits (8.2.1.2 (b))

Horn not working (7.7 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced floor (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Brake fluid close to minimum mark (1.1.10 (d) (ii))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing and has a small nail in shoulder (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 16 Aug 2019 106,398 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Fail 15 Aug 2019 106,396 miles

Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Service brake excessively fluctuating (1.2.1 (e))

Nearside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Offside Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

Pass 9 Aug 2018 86,155 miles

Front brake application slight imbalance

Fail 9 Aug 2018 86,155 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a))

Offside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Front brake application slight imbalance

Pass 9 Aug 2017 65,822 miles
Fail 8 Aug 2017 65,822 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Offside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Offside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Pass 19 Aug 2016 51,805 miles
Fail 11 Aug 2016 51,802 miles

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

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

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

Pass 16 Jul 2015 34,554 miles

Front brakes fluctuating slightly

Nearside rear parking brake effort slightly low

Pass 21 Jul 2014 22,023 miles
Pass 29 Jul 2013 12,163 miles

Nearside rear parking brake effort low

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Pass 13 Aug 2012 5,447 miles
Pass 19 Aug 2011 4,870 miles
Fail 19 Aug 2011 4,870 miles

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

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

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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DK58 DNN is a 2008 Proton Persona in Black with a 1,597cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60%.

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 DK58 DNN, 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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DK58 DNN is a 2008 Proton Persona, first registered on 1 September 2008.

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