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BN08 MMV

2008 Proton Savvy

Red Petrol 1149cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires10 Apr 2019
Tests12 (8 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

67,824 mi
Last recorded67,824 miles
Recorded on11 Apr 2018
Typical for 2008 Proton Savvy37,900 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBN08 MMV
MakeProton
ModelSavvy
Year2008
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,149cc

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MOT History

8 pass 4 fail
Pass 11 Apr 2018 67,824 miles

Nearside Obligatory mirror damaged, but not seriously affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

Offside Front Outer sidewall damaged

Rear seatbelts and seats not checked as presented

Fail 10 Apr 2018 67,820 miles

Nearside Front brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened and pads low (3.5.1i)

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

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

Nearside Rear rear brake excessively fluctuating (3.7.B.3)

Offside Front Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Offside Front brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Rear Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Nearside Obligatory mirror damaged, but not seriously affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

Offside Front Outer sidewall damaged

Rear seatbelts and seats not checked as presented

Pass 17 Feb 2017 49,384 miles

Nearside Front Obligatory mirror damaged, but not seriously affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

Offside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Fail 15 Feb 2017 49,332 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp insecure (1.7.3)

Nearside Rear Rear wheel bearing has excessive play (2.6.2)

Offside Front Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Nearside Front Obligatory mirror damaged, but not seriously affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

Offside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Pass 9 Feb 2016 42,381 miles

Nearside Front Obligatory mirror damaged, but not seriously affecting the rear view cracked (8.1.2a)

Pass 13 Feb 2015 37,761 miles

Driver's door hinge deteriorated but the door can still be readily opened and closed (6.2.B.2)

Fuel filter corroded

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

Nearside door mirror damaged

Offside front tyre sidewall damaged

Oil leak

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Fail 12 Feb 2015 37,761 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp insecure (1.7.3)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

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

Driver's door hinge deteriorated but the door can still be readily opened and closed (6.2.B.2)

Fuel filter corroded

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

Nearside door mirror damaged

Offside front tyre sidewall damaged

Oil leak

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 15 Mar 2014 33,717 miles

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

n/s non obligatory door mirror cracked

n/s/f tyre has sidewall damage but not showing cords

Fail 13 Mar 2014 33,717 miles

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

Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Offside Additional braking device insecure (3.6.I.1)

Offside Front Tie bar/rod ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

rear brakes release unevenly (3.7.B.4)

Nearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b) DANGEROUS

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

n/s non obligatory door mirror cracked

n/s/f tyre has sidewall damage but not showing cords

Pass 13 Mar 2013 27,101 miles

Nail in offside rear tyre

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

nearside rear brake slight binding

Pass 13 Mar 2012 20,579 miles

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

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

n/s/r brake binding slightley.

Pass 14 Mar 2011 16,522 miles

both front and offside rear tyres unevenly worn

nearside rear tyre bald on outer edge

offside wing mirror glass broken. slightly obscuring view to rear

offsider front outer wheel bead distorted

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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BN08 MMV is a 2008 Proton Savvy in Red with a 1,149cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 BN08 MMV, 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 BN08 MMV registered?

BN08 MMV is a 2008 Proton Savvy, first registered on 14 March 2008.

Is BN08 MMV safe to buy?

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