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LR08 KLS

2008 Proton Persona

Silver Petrol 1597cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires29 Oct 2021
Tests15 (10 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

49,925 mi
Last recorded49,925 miles
Recorded on30 Oct 2020
Typical for 2008 Proton Persona46,930 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLR08 KLS
MakeProton
ModelPersona
Year2008
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,597cc

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MOT History

10 pass 5 fail
Pass 30 Oct 2020 49,925 miles

Nearside Front body not fully supported

Nearside Rear body work damaged

Fail 29 Oct 2020 49,916 miles

Offside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

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

Nearside Front Body not fully secure (6.2.2 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Bodywork damaged

Pass 10 May 2019 43,735 miles

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Tailgate damaged

Nearside Rear Bodywork is damaged

Fail 9 May 2019 43,732 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a))

Offside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Offside Obligatory mirror seriously damaged, affecting the rear view (3.3 (b) (ii))

Offside Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))

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

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Tailgate damaged

Nearside Rear Bodywork is damaged

Pass 14 May 2018 40,025 miles
Fail 14 May 2018 40,025 miles

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

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp not illuminating the registration plate (1.1.C.1e)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp not illuminating the registration plate (1.1.C.1e)

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

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

Pass 17 May 2017 34,890 miles

accident damage to vehicle

child seat fitted

nearside front and nearside rear tyres worn low on tread

tested wet

trims fitted to outersills

Pass 24 Apr 2017 33,668 miles

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

Pass 24 May 2016 28,988 miles

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

Fail 13 May 2016 138,636 miles

Front Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

Offside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

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

Pass 1 Jun 2015 21,800 miles
Fail 18 May 2015 21,730 miles

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

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Power steering component(s) leaking (2.3.3b)

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

Pass 26 May 2014 18,654 miles

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

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

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

battry slightly insecure

Pass 2 May 2013 13,460 miles

Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

front brake grabbing slightly (3.7.A.2b)

Pass 10 Feb 2012 12,080 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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LR08 KLS is a 2008 Proton Persona in Silver with a 1,597cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 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 LR08 KLS, 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 LR08 KLS registered?

LR08 KLS is a 2008 Proton Persona, first registered on 26 June 2008.

Is LR08 KLS safe to buy?

The MOT history for LR08 KLS shows 15 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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