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AP08 SOA

2008 Proton Savvy

Green Petrol 1149cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires5 Apr 2019
Tests14 (7 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate50%

Mileage

61,395 mi
Last recorded61,395 miles
Recorded on6 Apr 2018
Typical for 2008 Proton Savvy37,900 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAP08 SOA
MakeProton
ModelSavvy
Year2008
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,149cc

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MOT History

7 pass 7 fail
Pass 6 Apr 2018 61,395 miles

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

Fail 29 Mar 2018 61,386 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

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

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

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

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (3.7.B.5b)

Offside Front Brake pipe slightly damaged (2.2.D.2b)

Pass 24 Mar 2017 59,241 miles

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

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

Fail 23 Mar 2017 59,232 miles

Central Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has excessive play (2.6.2)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Front brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside front brake excessively fluctuating (3.7.B.3)

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

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

Pass 1 Apr 2016 56,578 miles
Fail 1 Apr 2016 56,578 miles

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has excessive play (2.6.2)

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

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

Pass 17 Jan 2015 52,870 miles
Fail 3 Jan 2015 52,516 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (3.4.1c)

nearside anti roll bar rubbing on gearbox end casing when steering in full lock

nearside front anti roll bar link rod mount slightly bent on shock absorber

oil leak from gearbox end casing

Fail 21 Aug 2014 51,116 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (3.4.1c)

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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

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

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

Vehicle's internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights

Pass 2 Jan 2014 49,516 miles

Centre Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

offside rear tyre worn on inner edge

Fail 31 Dec 2013 49,508 miles

Centre Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Power steering component(s) leaking (2.3.3b)

offside rear tyre worn on inner edge

Pass 28 Jan 2013 44,000 miles
Fail 23 Jan 2013 43,983 miles

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

Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 3 Oct 2011 36,280 miles

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

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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AP08 SOA is a 2008 Proton Savvy in Green with a 1,149cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 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 AP08 SOA, 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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AP08 SOA is a 2008 Proton Savvy, first registered on 1 August 2008.

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