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BF08 MXX

2008 Proton Savvy

Silver Petrol 1149cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires16 Mar 2025
Tests20 (14 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate70%

Mileage

65,948 mi
Last recorded65,948 miles
Recorded on13 Mar 2024
Typical for 2008 Proton Savvy37,900 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBF08 MXX
MakeProton
ModelSavvy
Year2008
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,149cc

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MOT History

14 pass 6 fail
Pass 13 Mar 2024 65,948 miles
Pass 15 Mar 2023 64,898 miles
Fail 10 Mar 2023 64,893 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Pass 17 Mar 2022 62,909 miles

Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

Fail 14 Mar 2022 62,903 miles

Exhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 12 Mar 2021 62,208 miles

Central Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Fail 10 Mar 2021 62,208 miles

Front Registration plate inscription illegible (0.1 (b))

Central Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

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

Pass 13 Feb 2020 60,087 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Nearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Pass 4 Mar 2019 56,408 miles

Nearside Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()

Offside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Pass 6 Mar 2018 52,425 miles

Vehicles internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights ()

Pass 3 Mar 2017 49,003 miles

Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()

Vehicles internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights ()

Fail 3 Mar 2017 49,003 miles

Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()

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

Vehicles internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights ()

Pass 4 Mar 2016 43,687 miles

small cuts in sidewall of n/s/f tyre

Pass 3 Mar 2015 38,009 miles
Pass 3 Mar 2014 32,991 miles
Fail 3 Mar 2014 32,989 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 4 Mar 2013 27,200 miles
Pass 29 Feb 2012 21,488 miles

Near side front tyre is wearing thin on outer edge

Nearside Front front brake juddering slightly (3.7.A.2b)

Fail 26 Feb 2011 16,236 miles

Fuel filter corroded

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

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

Pass 26 Feb 2011 16,236 miles

Fuel filter corroded

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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BF08 MXX is a 2008 Proton Savvy in Silver with a 1,149cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70%.

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 BF08 MXX, 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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BF08 MXX is a 2008 Proton Savvy, first registered on 1 March 2008.

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