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AO08 FXJ

2008 Proton Savvy

Red Petrol 1149cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires2 Jun 2017
Tests12 (6 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate50%

Mileage

55,600 mi
Last recorded55,600 miles
Recorded on1 Jun 2016
Typical for 2008 Proton Savvy37,900 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAO08 FXJ
MakeProton
ModelSavvy
Year2008
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,149cc

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MOT History

6 pass 6 fail
Pass 1 Jun 2016 55,600 miles

Engine covers

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

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Fail 1 Jun 2016 55,590 miles

Fuel system component leaking FUEL FILTER (7.2.3) DANGEROUS

Engine covers

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

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

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Pass 28 May 2015 48,768 miles
Fail 28 May 2015 48,768 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 3 Jun 2014 39,731 miles

nearside front tyre sidewall cracked

offside front tyre sidewall cracked

Fail 3 Jun 2014 39,731 miles

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

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

nearside front tyre sidewall cracked

offside front tyre sidewall cracked

Pass 8 May 2013 29,046 miles

Nearside Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

Fail 8 May 2013 29,046 miles

Nearside Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Pass 8 May 2012 20,852 miles

slight uneven wear to outer edge or n/s/f tyre

Fail 8 May 2012 20,842 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

slight uneven wear to outer edge or n/s/f tyre

Pass 22 Mar 2011 8,752 miles
Fail 21 Mar 2011 8,745 miles

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

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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AO08 FXJ is a 2008 Proton Savvy in Red with a 1,149cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 50%.

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 a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

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 AO08 FXJ, 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 AO08 FXJ registered?

AO08 FXJ is a 2008 Proton Savvy, first registered on 1 March 2008.

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