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EJ08 UWD

2008 Proton Persona

Gold Petrol 1597cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires2 Feb 2019
Tests9 (8 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate88.9%

Mileage

59,225 mi
Last recorded59,225 miles
Recorded on26 Jan 2018
Typical for 2008 Proton Persona46,930 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationEJ08 UWD
MakeProton
ModelPersona
Year2008
ColourGold
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,597cc

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MOT History

8 pass 1 fail
Pass 26 Jan 2018 59,225 miles
Pass 21 Jan 2017 51,258 miles
Fail 21 Jan 2017 51,258 miles

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

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

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 3 Feb 2016 44,403 miles
Pass 21 May 2015 41,649 miles
Pass 16 May 2014 36,413 miles

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

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 30 May 2013 30,864 miles
Pass 29 May 2012 24,113 miles
Pass 7 Jun 2011 18,416 miles

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

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

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

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

fuel filter getting rusty

o/s/f front fog lamp cracked

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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EJ08 UWD is a 2008 Proton Persona in Gold with a 1,597cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 9 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 88.9%.

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 EJ08 UWD, 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 EJ08 UWD registered?

EJ08 UWD is a 2008 Proton Persona, first registered on 6 June 2008.

Is EJ08 UWD safe to buy?

The MOT history for EJ08 UWD shows 9 tests with a 88.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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