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BF08 MYD

2008 Proton Savvy

Red Petrol 1149cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires29 May 2024
Tests23 (14 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate60.9%

Mileage

43,969 mi
Last recorded43,969 miles
Recorded on30 May 2023
Typical for 2008 Proton Savvy37,900 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBF08 MYD
MakeProton
ModelSavvy
Year2008
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,149cc

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MOT History

14 pass 9 fail
Pass 30 May 2023 43,969 miles

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Fail 21 Apr 2023 43,930 miles

Nearside Front Lower Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

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

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Lower Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn front bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

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

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

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Pass 6 Apr 2022 37,355 miles

Intermediate exhaust section has bandage repair - no signs of exhaust leaks or emission issues

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Pass 29 Apr 2021 32,440 miles
Pass 19 Nov 2020 31,417 miles

Central Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Central Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

Exhaust system corroded

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Front Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Fuel cap sealing ring slightly deteriorated

Nearside Front Brake has slight bind

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

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

Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Front bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Offside Rear Brake has slight bind

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

Rear Exhaust mounting defective Before box (6.1.2 (a))

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Rear suspension beam corroded

Fail 19 Nov 2020 31,417 miles

Central Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Central Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

Exhaust system corroded

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Front Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Fuel cap sealing ring slightly deteriorated

Nearside Front Brake has slight bind

Nearside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect Bulb incorrectly fitted (4.1.2 (c))

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

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

Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Front bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Offside Rear Brake has slight bind

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

Rear Exhaust mounting defective Before box (6.1.2 (a))

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Rear suspension beam corroded

Pass 21 Nov 2019 27,940 miles

Tyres front and rear different sizes.

Fail 14 Nov 2019 27,921 miles

Nearside Front Tyre fouling a part of the vehicle (5.2.3 (f))

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Tyre fouling a part of the vehicle (5.2.3 (f))

Stop lamp(s) all not working (4.3.1 (a) (iii)) DANGEROUS

Tyres front and rear different sizes.

Pass 22 Feb 2019 27,220 miles
Fail 22 Feb 2019 27,220 miles

Offside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 19 Feb 2018 25,760 miles
Pass 6 Mar 2017 24,766 miles
Fail 6 Mar 2017 24,766 miles

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

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Pass 22 Feb 2016 23,725 miles
Fail 22 Feb 2016 23,725 miles

Nearside Front front brake binding free pads up (3.7.B.1)

Fail 16 Feb 2015 22,702 miles

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 16 Feb 2015 22,702 miles
Pass 28 Feb 2014 21,703 miles
Pass 18 Feb 2013 20,391 miles
Pass 14 Feb 2012 19,951 miles
Pass 1 Mar 2011 18,756 miles
Fail 1 Mar 2011 18,756 miles

Offside Front Steering system fouling (2.2.D.2a)

Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Fail 26 Oct 2010 18,394 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Offside 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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BF08 MYD is a 2008 Proton Savvy in Red with a 1,149cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60.9%.

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

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