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EU08 WPF

2008 Proton Persona

Gold Petrol 1468cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires29 Jun 2017
Tests12 (8 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

53,842 mi
Last recorded53,842 miles
Recorded on30 Jun 2016
Typical for 2008 Proton Persona46,930 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationEU08 WPF
MakeProton
ModelPersona
Year2008
ColourGold
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,468cc

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MOT History

8 pass 4 fail
Pass 30 Jun 2016 53,842 miles

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

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

Rear Inner Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Fail 30 Jun 2016 53,842 miles

Nearside Headlamp insecure (1.7.3)

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

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

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

Rear Inner Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Pass 6 Apr 2016 50,812 miles
Fail 6 Apr 2016 50,812 miles

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

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 13 May 2015 43,399 miles

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

Nail in nearside front tyre

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

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

Fail 12 May 2015 43,399 miles

Brake pedal anti-slip provision incomplete (3.3.A.1b)

Nearside Headlamp insecure (1.7.3)

Nearside Windscreen wiper blade insecure (8.2.2)

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

Offside Headlamp insecure (1.7.3)

Offside Windscreen wiper blade missing (8.2.2)

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

Rear registration plate insecure (6.3.1b)

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

Nail in nearside front tyre

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

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

Pass 8 Dec 2014 35,715 miles
Pass 17 Apr 2014 27,903 miles
Pass 22 Apr 2013 25,255 miles
Pass 14 Jun 2012 22,773 miles

Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

both front tyres getting low

Pass 13 Jun 2011 18,898 miles
Fail 13 Jun 2011 18,898 miles

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

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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EU08 WPF is a 2008 Proton Persona in Gold with a 1,468cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 EU08 WPF, 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 EU08 WPF registered?

EU08 WPF is a 2008 Proton Persona, first registered on 21 July 2008.

Is EU08 WPF safe to buy?

The MOT history for EU08 WPF shows 12 tests with a 66.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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