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MX08 HLE

2008 Proton Persona

Silver Petrol 1597cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires22 Jun 2025
Tests18 (14 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate77.8%

Mileage

82,473 mi
Last recorded82,473 miles
Recorded on4 Jun 2024
Typical for 2008 Proton Persona46,930 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationMX08 HLE
MakeProton
ModelPersona
Year2008
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,597cc

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MOT History

14 pass 4 fail
Pass 4 Jun 2024 82,473 miles

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

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

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

Pass 14 Jun 2023 72,297 miles
Fail 31 May 2023 71,892 miles

Offside Rear Hydraulic brake calliper leaking (1.1.16 (b) (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 15 Jun 2022 61,650 miles
Pass 10 Jun 2021 51,834 miles

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

Pass 23 Jun 2020 45,164 miles
Fail 12 Jun 2020 45,010 miles

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

Offside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

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

Pass 4 Jun 2019 38,667 miles

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.2.1 (b) (i))

slight travel on handbrake

Pass 15 Jun 2018 33,378 miles

Front Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Fail 15 Jun 2018 33,378 miles

Power steering pipe/hose leaking (2.1.5 (a))

Front Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Pass 5 Jun 2017 27,210 miles
Pass 10 Jun 2016 20,563 miles

EML lamp illuminated

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front tyre worn on inner edge

Offside Front tyre worn on inner edge

Pass 20 May 2015 14,261 miles
Pass 3 Jun 2014 13,573 miles

various body damage

Pass 28 May 2013 12,489 miles
Pass 22 May 2012 10,827 miles
Pass 27 May 2011 8,983 miles
Fail 23 May 2011 8,939 miles

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

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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MX08 HLE is a 2008 Proton Persona in Silver with a 1,597cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 77.8%.

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 MX08 HLE, 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 MX08 HLE registered?

MX08 HLE is a 2008 Proton Persona, first registered on 19 June 2008.

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