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AE08 DLX

2008 Proton Savvy

Orange Petrol 1149cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires12 Jun 2026
Tests19 (14 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate73.7%

Mileage

40,003 mi
Last recorded40,003 miles
Recorded on13 Jun 2025
Typical for 2008 Proton Savvy37,900 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAE08 DLX
MakeProton
ModelSavvy
Year2008
ColourOrange
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,149cc

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MOT History

14 pass 5 fail
Pass 13 Jun 2025 40,003 miles
Pass 1 Jun 2024 39,670 miles

Brake pipe clips or supports missing, pipe adequately supported front and rear (1.1.11 (d) (i))

Nearside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

front & rear suspension corroded

Fail 23 May 2024 39,666 miles

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn front bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Offside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Brake pipe clips or supports missing, pipe adequately supported front and rear (1.1.11 (d) (i))

Nearside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

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

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

both front suspension arm corroded

rear axle corroded

Pass 19 May 2022 33,763 miles

Exhaust mounting defective rubbers split centre and rear (6.1.2 (a))

Offside Rear Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

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

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

Fail 19 May 2022 33,763 miles

Emissions not tested (8.2.1.2 (d))

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Exhaust mounting defective rubbers split centre and rear (6.1.2 (a))

Offside Rear Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

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

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

Pass 27 May 2021 26,691 miles

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

Pass 9 Jun 2020 29,630 miles
Fail 8 Jun 2020 29,629 miles

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (1.2.1 (b) (i))

nail in osr tyre

bind in nsr brake

front tyres bold on inside attension needed

Pass 15 May 2019 23,904 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge low on inner shoulder (5.2.3 (e))

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

Pass 23 May 2018 22,010 miles
Pass 22 May 2017 20,090 miles

Rear exhaust rubbers perishing attention needed

fuel filter corroding attention needed

Pass 23 May 2016 18,341 miles

differential noisy ("clicking") when either front wheel rotated.

Pass 27 May 2015 16,426 miles
Pass 21 May 2014 14,155 miles
Pass 22 May 2013 11,660 miles
Fail 21 May 2013 11,660 miles

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

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

Pass 23 May 2012 9,529 miles
Pass 24 May 2011 7,069 miles

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

o/s/r tyre has a cut in the tread but has not reached the cords

Fail 24 May 2011 7,069 miles

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

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

o/s/r tyre has a cut in the tread but has not reached the cords

How Reliable is the Proton Savvy?

Based on 46,706 MOT tests across 3,312 vehicles.

68.9%
Pass Rate
3,752
Miles/Year
20
Year Lifespan
3,312
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Headlamp aim too low 2,372
brake binding 1,754
Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 1,419
Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively 1,122
Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords 729
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AE08 DLX is a 2008 Proton Savvy in Orange with a 1,149cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.7%.

Across all 2008 Proton Savvy models, the average MOT pass rate is 68.3% with a typical mileage of 37,900 miles. This particular vehicle has performed better than the average for its year.

The most common reason a Proton Savvy fails its MOT is headlamp aim too low, accounting for 2,372 recorded failures. If you're considering buying AE08 DLX, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Proton Savvy typically stays on UK roads for around 20 years. At 18 years old, this Proton Savvy is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was AE08 DLX registered?

AE08 DLX is a 2008 Proton Savvy, first registered on 1 June 2008.

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