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GF08 ZDG

2008 Proton Persona

Gold Petrol 1597cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires18 Apr 2027
Tests21 (16 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate76.2%

Mileage

61,816 mi
Last recorded61,816 miles
Recorded on8 Apr 2026
Typical for 2008 Proton Persona46,930 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGF08 ZDG
MakeProton
ModelPersona
Year2008
ColourGold
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,597cc

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MOT History

16 pass 5 fail
Pass 8 Apr 2026 61,816 miles
Fail 1 Apr 2026 61,815 miles

Offside Front Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

Nearside Rear Brake hose leaking on a hydraulic braking system caliper (1.1.12 (c) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

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

Pass 19 Apr 2025 58,326 miles
Fail 19 Apr 2025 58,326 miles

Offside Front Headlamp not working on main beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 11 Jul 2024 57,186 miles
Pass 18 Jul 2023 55,676 miles

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

Fail 10 Jul 2023 55,594 miles

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

Front Bumper insecure (6.1.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Rear Hydraulic brake calliper leaking (1.1.16 (b) (i))

Supplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))

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

Pass 14 Jul 2022 53,163 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Fail 14 Jul 2022 53,163 miles

Offside Rear Other passenger door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle (6.2.3 (a))

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 14 Jul 2021 51,188 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

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

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

Pass 16 Jul 2020 49,325 miles
Pass 3 Jul 2019 46,069 miles
Pass 20 Jul 2018 41,656 miles
Pass 26 Jun 2017 37,824 miles
Pass 23 Jun 2016 31,756 miles

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 29 Jun 2015 26,123 miles

engine management light on

Fail 29 Jun 2015 26,123 miles

Offside Steering rack gaiter insecure (2.2.D.2d)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

engine management light on

Pass 24 Jun 2014 19,742 miles

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

Nail in nearside front tyre

Pass 26 Jun 2013 15,391 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 11 Aug 2012 11,887 miles
Pass 11 Aug 2011 9,487 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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GF08 ZDG is a 2008 Proton Persona in Gold with a 1,597cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.2%.

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 GF08 ZDG, 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 GF08 ZDG registered?

GF08 ZDG is a 2008 Proton Persona, first registered on 13 August 2008.

Is GF08 ZDG safe to buy?

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