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WN58 YCK

2008 Proton Persona

Silver Petrol 1597cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires6 May 2018
Tests10 (7 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate70%

Mileage

105,840 mi
Last recorded105,840 miles
Recorded on4 May 2017
Typical for 2008 Proton Persona46,930 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationWN58 YCK
MakeProton
ModelPersona
Year2008
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,597cc

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MOT History

7 pass 3 fail
Pass 4 May 2017 105,840 miles

Offside Rear Lower Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Pass 4 May 2016 95,398 miles
Fail 3 May 2016 95,394 miles

Nearside Rear Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Offside Rear Suspension arm rubber bush bonding deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Pass 7 May 2015 80,981 miles

Oil leak

Steering box has a slight oil leak (2.2.D.2e)

slight metal on brake pedal showing

Fail 7 May 2015 80,980 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage worn and seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Offside Front Shock absorber has an excessively worn bush (2.7.4)

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

Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 6 May 2014 67,341 miles

Offside Front Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

front b/discs slightly worn

nsf brake pads getting low

nsr tyre wearing inner edge

Fail 2 May 2014 67,341 miles

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has excessive play (2.6.2)

Nearside Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.6.1)

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

Offside Front Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

front b/discs slightly worn

nsf brake pads getting low

nsr tyre wearing inner edge

Pass 7 May 2013 40,462 miles

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

Pass 19 Sep 2012 36,351 miles
Pass 11 Oct 2011 28,665 miles

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

Nearside front brake juddering slightly (3.7.A.2b)

Nearside rear brake juddering slightly (3.7.A.5b)

Offside front brake juddering slightly (3.7.A.2b)

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 YCK is a 2008 Proton Persona in Silver with a 1,597cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70%.

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 WN58 YCK, 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 WN58 YCK registered?

WN58 YCK is a 2008 Proton Persona, first registered on 14 October 2008.

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