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AU55 HGL

2006 Proton Savvy

Black Petrol 1149cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires20 Sep 2016
Tests10 (7 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate70%

Mileage

65,212 mi
Last recorded65,212 miles
Recorded on21 Sep 2015
Typical for 2006 Proton Savvy39,019 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAU55 HGL
MakeProton
ModelSavvy
Year2006
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,149cc

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MOT History

7 pass 3 fail
Pass 21 Sep 2015 65,212 miles
Pass 10 Sep 2014 63,879 miles
Fail 2 Sep 2014 63,879 miles

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

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

Emissions not tested (7.3.A.1)

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

Offside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Power steering component(s) leaking (2.3.3b)

Nearside Side repeater slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

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

Offside Side repeater slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Pass 5 Jun 2013 61,003 miles

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

Nail in offside rear tyre

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

Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) slightly corroded (2.3.2)

engine management light is on

exhaust system slightly deteriorated

front number plate slightly damaged

fuel cap seal slightly perished

o/s/f & o/s/r tyres perished

underside of vehicle slightly corroded

Fail 5 Jun 2013 60,990 miles

Nearside Front front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Offside Front front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

Nail in offside rear tyre

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

Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) slightly corroded (2.3.2)

engine management light is on

exhaust system slightly deteriorated

front number plate slightly damaged

fuel cap seal slightly perished

n/s/f & o/s/f wheel bearings not checked due to brakes binding

o/s/f & o/s/r tyres perished

underside of vehicle slightly corroded

Pass 12 Jun 2012 60,413 miles

engine oil leak

gearbox oil leak

Fail 12 Jun 2012 60,413 miles

Body has a sharp edge caused by damage (6.1.C.1)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

engine oil leak

gearbox oil leak

Pass 15 Jun 2011 59,482 miles

Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

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

front brake discs slightly pitted

o/s/r tyre slightly perished

Pass 15 Jun 2010 58,059 miles

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

Pass 19 Feb 2009 49,923 miles

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

Offside Rear 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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AU55 HGL is a 2006 Proton Savvy in Black with a 1,149cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70%.

Across all 2006 Proton Savvy models, the average MOT pass rate is 68.2% with a typical mileage of 39,019 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 AU55 HGL, 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 20 years old, this Proton Savvy is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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AU55 HGL is a 2006 Proton Savvy, first registered on 17 January 2006.

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