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AU08 XFJ

2008 Proton Savvy

Grey Petrol 1149cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires30 Apr 2019
Tests9 (8 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate88.9%

Mileage

47,961 mi
Last recorded47,961 miles
Recorded on27 Apr 2018
Typical for 2008 Proton Savvy37,900 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAU08 XFJ
MakeProton
ModelSavvy
Year2008
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,149cc

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MOT History

8 pass 1 fail
Pass 27 Apr 2018 47,961 miles

Rear exhaust support deteriorated

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

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

Nearside Front Tie bar/rod has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Front Tie bar/rod has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

Pass 1 May 2017 41,126 miles

Nearside Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 15 Feb 2016 35,791 miles
Pass 2 Mar 2015 31,215 miles

Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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

Nearside Front Seat belt flexible stalk damaged but not likely to lead to failure under load (5.2.4a)

Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) has slight seepage from a joint (2.3.3b)

differnet size tyres front50 rear55

slight bind o/s rear brake

Fail 2 Mar 2015 31,215 miles

Nearside Rear passenger door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle (6.2.B.1c)

Windscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching into the swept area by more than 40mm outside zone 'A' (8.3.1e)

Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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

Nearside Front Seat belt flexible stalk damaged but not likely to lead to failure under load (5.2.4a)

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) has slight seepage from a joint (2.3.3b)

differnet size tyres front50 rear55

slight bind o/s rear brake

Pass 3 Mar 2014 24,641 miles

both front tyres wearing inner and outer treads

Pass 7 Feb 2013 19,162 miles

front tyres wearing on edges

nearside rear brake slightly low reading

offside rear brake binding slightly

Pass 2 Feb 2012 14,419 miles
Pass 28 Feb 2011 9,682 miles

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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AU08 XFJ is a 2008 Proton Savvy in Grey with a 1,149cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 9 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 88.9%.

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 AU08 XFJ, 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 AU08 XFJ registered?

AU08 XFJ is a 2008 Proton Savvy, first registered on 1 March 2008.

Is AU08 XFJ safe to buy?

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