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AV08 AEW

2008 Proton Savvy

Red Petrol 1149cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires15 Dec 2023
Tests19 (13 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate68.4%

Mileage

72,163 mi
Last recorded72,163 miles
Recorded on16 Dec 2022
Typical for 2008 Proton Savvy37,900 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAV08 AEW
MakeProton
ModelSavvy
Year2008
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,149cc

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MOT History

13 pass 6 fail
Pass 16 Dec 2022 72,163 miles

Both front tyres worn on inner edges

Fail 10 Dec 2022 72,157 miles

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

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

Both front tyres worn on inner edges

Pass 27 Nov 2021 64,942 miles

Offside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

Oil leak, but not excessive From gearbox area. (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Fail 27 Nov 2021 64,942 miles

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Oil leak, but not excessive From gearbox area. (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 5 Jan 2021 60,547 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

Nearside Rear Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

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

Offside Rear Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Pass 16 Jan 2020 52,083 miles

Service brake binding but not excessively both front especially nsf (1.2.1 (f))

Fail 6 Jan 2020 52,083 miles

Offside Rear Wheel bearing rough when rotated (5.1.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Wheel bearing play so excessive it is likely to break up (5.1.3 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Service brake binding but not excessively both front especially nsf (1.2.1 (f))

Pass 29 Jan 2019 43,238 miles

Nearside Rear Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 17 Jan 2018 38,035 miles

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

Offside Rear wheel bearing noisy

Rear exhaust mount rubber deteriorating

Rear wiper blade deteriorated

center exhaust heat shield clips deteriorated

pws,a/c belt slight cracking

Fail 11 Jan 2018 38,035 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

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 beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Fuel system component leaking filter area (7.2.3) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Inner Brake pad(s) insecure pad liner detached (3.5.1g) DANGEROUS

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

Offside Rear wheel bearing noisy

Rear exhaust mount rubber deteriorating

Rear wiper blade deteriorated

center exhaust heat shield clips deteriorated

coolant pushed out of expansion tank when car idling.(gauge only just half way

pws,a/c belt slight cracking

Pass 31 Jan 2017 26,199 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit 3mm, worn smooth on inner edge (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit 3mm (4.1.E.1)

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

Offside Front tyre wearing low on inner edge

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit 3mm (4.1.E.1)

Pass 8 Feb 2016 22,853 miles

All tyres are showing signs of deteroiration

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

Nearside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

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

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

Offside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Offside front wiper blade is smearing

Slight bind offside rear brake

Pass 28 Feb 2015 20,355 miles

fuel filter rusty

nsr tyre tread inner edge 2mm

osr tyre tread inner edge 2mm

Fail 23 Feb 2015 20,279 miles

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

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

exhaust rubber mount centre perished/broken

fuel filter rusty

nsr tyre tread inner edge 2mm

osr tyre tread inner edge 2mm

Pass 10 Feb 2014 17,053 miles

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

exhaust rusty in places.

fuel filter rusty.

Pass 25 Feb 2013 14,376 miles

Fuel filter is corroded

Slight roughness at offside rear wheel bearing

Pass 18 Feb 2012 11,797 miles

fuel filter rusty

Fail 18 Feb 2012 11,797 miles

Power steering component(s) leaking (2.3.3b)

Power steering fluid level below minimum (2.3.1)

Nail in offside rear tyre

Nearside Rear rear brake grabbing slightly (3.7.A.5b)

Offside Rear rear brake grabbing slightly (3.7.A.5b)

fuel filter rusty

Pass 26 Feb 2011 9,206 miles

both front tyres low on edges,fuel filter rusty.

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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AV08 AEW is a 2008 Proton Savvy in Red with a 1,149cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.4%.

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 AV08 AEW, 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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AV08 AEW is a 2008 Proton Savvy, first registered on 2 March 2008.

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