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DU08 NXD

2008 Proton Persona

Black Petrol 1597cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires19 May 2018
Tests12 (7 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate58.3%

Mileage

101,014 mi
Last recorded101,014 miles
Recorded on20 May 2017
Typical for 2008 Proton Persona46,930 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDU08 NXD
MakeProton
ModelPersona
Year2008
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,597cc

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MOT History

7 pass 5 fail
Pass 20 May 2017 101,014 miles
Fail 20 May 2017 101,014 miles

Hazard warning switch insecure (1.4.B.1d)

Pass 18 May 2016 91,020 miles
Fail 18 May 2016 91,020 miles

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

Pass 13 Sep 2015 85,617 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit inner edges (4.1.E.1)

Fail 8 Aug 2015 85,617 miles

Offside Rear Additional braking device component damaged hqandbrake cable broken (3.6.I.1)

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

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

Front Body has slight displacement of the body relative to the chassis bonnet only on second catch (6.1.B.1a)

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit inner edge (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit inner edge (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear lens need attension

mit light on

Pass 7 Nov 2014 76,222 miles
Fail 6 Nov 2014 76,222 miles

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Pass 7 Nov 2013 58,847 miles

Front registration plate delaminated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

coolant leak

engine management light on

Fail 31 Oct 2013 58,844 miles

Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

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

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

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

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

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Coolant leak

Front registration plate delaminated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Pass 18 Oct 2012 25,037 miles
Pass 31 Oct 2011 11,787 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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DU08 NXD is a 2008 Proton Persona in Black with a 1,597cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 58.3%.

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 DU08 NXD, 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

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What year was DU08 NXD registered?

DU08 NXD is a 2008 Proton Persona, first registered on 15 April 2008.

Is DU08 NXD safe to buy?

The MOT history for DU08 NXD shows 12 tests with a 58.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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