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FE58 TDU

2008 Proton Persona

Gold Petrol 1597cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires14 Jan 2021
Tests14 (9 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate64.3%

Mileage

55,217 mi
Last recorded55,217 miles
Recorded on15 Jan 2020
Typical for 2008 Proton Persona46,930 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFE58 TDU
MakeProton
ModelPersona
Year2008
ColourGold
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,597cc

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MOT History

9 pass 5 fail
Pass 15 Jan 2020 55,217 miles

Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Both (5.2.3 (e))

Power steering pipe/hose has slight seepage (2.1.5 (a))

Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Both (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 30 Nov 2018 46,470 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

petrol fuel filter badly corroded (not leaking)

slight power steering fluid leak

Fail 30 Nov 2018 46,464 miles

Stop lamp(s) all not working (4.3.1 (a) (iii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

petrol fuel filter badly corroded (not leaking)

slight power steering fluid leak

Pass 6 Dec 2017 39,664 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar has slight play in a ball joint drop link (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Inner side light inop

Fail 6 Dec 2017 39,659 miles

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

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

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

Offside Rear Inner side light inop

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar has slight play in a ball joint drop link (2.4.G.2)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 29 Nov 2016 32,082 miles
Fail 28 Nov 2016 32,076 miles

Power steering fluid level below minimum (2.3.1)

Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) leaking from a joint (2.3.3b)

Offside Rear Braking system leaking caliper (3.6.A.1) DANGEROUS

Pass 1 Dec 2015 26,602 miles
Fail 28 Nov 2015 26,567 miles

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

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

Pass 8 Dec 2014 21,632 miles
Pass 4 Dec 2013 15,676 miles
Pass 5 Dec 2012 10,900 miles
Pass 28 Nov 2011 7,340 miles
Fail 28 Nov 2011 7,334 miles

Offside Rear Mechanical brake component has restricted free movement (3.5.1k)

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

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too low and too far to the left. (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too low and too far to the left. (1.8)

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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FE58 TDU is a 2008 Proton Persona in Gold with a 1,597cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 64.3%.

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 FE58 TDU, 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 FE58 TDU registered?

FE58 TDU is a 2008 Proton Persona, first registered on 8 December 2008.

Is FE58 TDU safe to buy?

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