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EX08 XNG

2008 Proton Persona

Gold Petrol 1597cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires8 Oct 2024
Tests18 (13 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate72.2%

Mileage

70,794 mi
Last recorded70,794 miles
Recorded on29 Sep 2023
Typical for 2008 Proton Persona46,930 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationEX08 XNG
MakeProton
ModelPersona
Year2008
ColourGold
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,597cc

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MOT History

13 pass 5 fail
Pass 29 Sep 2023 70,794 miles

Central Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 5 Oct 2022 62,827 miles

Offside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 6 Oct 2021 55,714 miles
Fail 6 Oct 2021 55,714 miles

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

Pass 9 Oct 2020 50,706 miles
Pass 20 May 2019 45,666 miles

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

Pass 31 May 2018 42,431 miles
Fail 29 May 2018 42,427 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

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

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

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

Pass 23 May 2017 38,471 miles

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

Fail 23 May 2017 38,468 miles

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

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

Pass 12 May 2016 34,526 miles
Pass 29 May 2015 30,055 miles
Fail 29 May 2015 30,052 miles

Nearside front brake excessively fluctuating (3.7.B.3)

Offside front brake excessively fluctuating (3.7.B.3)

Offside rear brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

Pass 23 May 2014 25,062 miles

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)

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Fail 22 May 2014 25,062 miles

Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Brake hydraulic reservoir fluid close to minimum level (3.6.G.1b)

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)

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Pass 24 May 2013 20,169 miles

fluctuation to o/s/r o/s/f n/s/f brakes

Pass 9 Mar 2012 12,444 miles

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 1 Apr 2011 9,509 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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EX08 XNG is a 2008 Proton Persona in Gold with a 1,597cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.2%.

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 EX08 XNG, 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 EX08 XNG registered?

EX08 XNG is a 2008 Proton Persona, first registered on 28 March 2008.

Is EX08 XNG safe to buy?

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