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PL08 ZGK

2008 Proton Persona

Black Petrol 1597cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires1 Jan 2020
Tests10 (8 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

20,480 mi
Last recorded20,480 miles
Recorded on2 Jan 2019
Typical for 2008 Proton Persona46,930 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationPL08 ZGK
MakeProton
ModelPersona
Year2008
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,597cc

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MOT History

8 pass 2 fail
Pass 2 Jan 2019 20,480 miles

Horn not working properly (7.7 (a) (i))

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

Offside Front Obligatory mirror slightly damaged (3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 13 Jul 2017 19,433 miles

Nearside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

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

Fail 12 Jul 2017 19,433 miles

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

Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Nearside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

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

Pass 20 Jul 2016 17,939 miles

engine light on

Fail 20 Jul 2016 17,939 miles

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

engine light on

Pass 17 Jul 2015 15,997 miles
Pass 21 Jul 2014 14,647 miles
Pass 17 Jul 2013 13,319 miles
Pass 26 Jul 2012 11,825 miles
Pass 15 Jul 2011 10,789 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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PL08 ZGK is a 2008 Proton Persona in Black with a 1,597cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 PL08 ZGK, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was PL08 ZGK registered?

PL08 ZGK is a 2008 Proton Persona, first registered on 1 August 2008.

Is PL08 ZGK safe to buy?

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