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WN58 DMU

2008 Proton Persona

Gold Petrol 1597cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires25 Feb 2017
Tests6 (5 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate83.3%

Mileage

68,231 mi
Last recorded68,231 miles
Recorded on26 Feb 2016
Typical for 2008 Proton Persona46,930 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationWN58 DMU
MakeProton
ModelPersona
Year2008
ColourGold
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,597cc

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MOT History

5 pass 1 fail
Pass 26 Feb 2016 68,231 miles

Nearside Rear parking brake may need further adjustment

Fail 26 Feb 2016 68,231 miles

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

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

Pass 3 Nov 2014 67,878 miles
Pass 4 Nov 2013 64,897 miles
Pass 11 Oct 2012 44,214 miles

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

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

Pass 5 Nov 2011 79,275 miles

Battery insecure

ENGINE MANAGEMENT LIGHT ON DASH

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

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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WN58 DMU is a 2008 Proton Persona in Gold with a 1,597cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 6 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 83.3%.

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 WN58 DMU, 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

How do I check the history of WN58 DMU?

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What year was WN58 DMU registered?

WN58 DMU is a 2008 Proton Persona, first registered on 26 September 2008.

Is WN58 DMU safe to buy?

The MOT history for WN58 DMU shows 6 tests with a 83.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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