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HY08 EUJ

2008 Proton Persona

Purple Petrol 1597cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires1 Sep 2024
Tests17 (12 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate70.6%

Mileage

102,790 mi
Last recorded102,790 miles
Recorded on2 Sep 2023
Typical for 2008 Proton Persona46,930 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationHY08 EUJ
MakeProton
ModelPersona
Year2008
ColourPurple
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,597cc

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MOT History

12 pass 5 fail
Pass 2 Sep 2023 102,790 miles

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

Nearside Rear Inner Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Offside Rear Inner Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Suspension component corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 3 Aug 2022 99,559 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened O/S N/S (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Rear Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush O/S N/S (5.3.2 (c))

Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened O/S N/S (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 12 Nov 2020 93,758 miles

Brake warning device malfunctioning or defective (1.1.4 (a) (i))

Fail 11 Nov 2020 93,758 miles

Hazard warning switch inoperative (4.4.2 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp does not illuminate simultaneously with the position lamps (4.7.2 (a))

Nearside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp does not illuminate simultaneously with the position lamps (4.7.2 (a))

Nearside Front Tyre has a lump, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Brake warning device malfunctioning or defective (1.1.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing outer sidewall (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 7 May 2019 89,850 miles
Fail 7 May 2019 89,850 miles

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Pass 4 May 2018 80,645 miles
Pass 9 May 2017 74,976 miles

Front brak discs worn slightly

Offside mirror glass discoloured

Fail 15 Apr 2017 74,801 miles

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Offside Front tyre perishing. no cords showing at present

Offside Obligatory mirror deteriorated, but not seriously affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

Pass 8 Mar 2016 66,859 miles
Pass 30 Mar 2015 58,998 miles

Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Pass 19 May 2014 58,909 miles

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

Offside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Oil leak

Pass 28 May 2013 54,754 miles

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

Nail in offside rear tyre

Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Pass 1 Jun 2012 51,836 miles

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

OFFSIDE REAR BRAKE DISC PITTED

Fail 30 May 2012 51,836 miles

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

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

OFFSIDE REAR BRAKE DISC PITTED

Pass 1 Jun 2011 46,399 miles

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

Nail in nearside rear tyre

Fail 27 May 2011 46,395 miles

Offside Rear brake caliper 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)

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

Nail in nearside rear tyre

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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HY08 EUJ is a 2008 Proton Persona in Purple with a 1,597cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70.6%.

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 HY08 EUJ, 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 HY08 EUJ registered?

HY08 EUJ is a 2008 Proton Persona, first registered on 21 May 2008.

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