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RK08 YDG

2008 Proton Persona

Black Petrol 1948cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires30 Jun 2023
Tests16 (12 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

70,666 mi
Last recorded70,666 miles
Recorded on30 Jun 2022
Typical for 2008 Proton Persona46,930 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationRK08 YDG
MakeProton
ModelPersona
Year2008
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,948cc

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MOT History

12 pass 4 fail
Pass 30 Jun 2022 70,666 miles
Pass 1 Jun 2021 61,430 miles

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

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

Pass 1 Jul 2020 53,399 miles

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

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

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

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

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

Fail 1 Jul 2020 53,399 miles

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

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

Nearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

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

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

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

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

Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Pass 2 Jul 2019 46,391 miles

Driver's door catch deteriorated but the door can still be readily opened and closed (6.2.3 (c) (i))

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

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

Pass 6 Jul 2018 39,770 miles
Pass 8 May 2017 36,659 miles
Fail 8 May 2017 36,659 miles

Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) leaking from a joint (2.3.3b)

Pass 6 May 2016 35,127 miles
Pass 30 Apr 2015 32,698 miles
Fail 30 Apr 2015 32,698 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Pass 6 May 2014 30,339 miles
Pass 9 May 2013 28,718 miles

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

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

Pass 26 Apr 2012 22,636 miles

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

Pass 27 Apr 2011 17,360 miles
Fail 27 Apr 2011 17,360 miles

Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

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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RK08 YDG is a 2008 Proton Persona in Black with a 1,948cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 RK08 YDG, 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 RK08 YDG registered?

RK08 YDG is a 2008 Proton Persona, first registered on 2 May 2008.

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