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CV08 LOJ

2008 Proton Savvy

Orange Petrol 1149cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires3 Oct 2018
Tests12 (7 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate58.3%

Mileage

103,088 mi
Last recorded103,088 miles
Recorded on4 Oct 2017
Typical for 2008 Proton Savvy37,900 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationCV08 LOJ
MakeProton
ModelSavvy
Year2008
ColourOrange
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,149cc

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MOT History

7 pass 5 fail
Pass 4 Oct 2017 103,088 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Offside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

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

Offside Rear Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing (2.7.2a)

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Fail 4 Oct 2017 103,088 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

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

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Rear Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing (2.7.2a)

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 21 Sep 2016 92,947 miles

Centre Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases joint (7.1.2)

Centre exhaust rubber broken

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

Fail 20 Sep 2016 92,947 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 165/70/14 (4.1.E.1)

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

Offside Front Anti-lock braking system component excessively damaged abs ring (3.4.2)

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

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

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

Centre Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases joint (7.1.2)

Centre exhaust rubber broken

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

Pass 25 Sep 2015 76,445 miles

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

engine oil leak

Fail 23 Sep 2015 76,445 miles

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

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

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 165/65/14 (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 165/70/14 (4.1.E.1)

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

engine oil leak

Pass 18 Sep 2014 59,772 miles

Centre Stop lamp has light sources not illuminating, but not more than 50% (1.2.1b)

Fail 15 Sep 2014 59,772 miles

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

Centre Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Front Windscreen has damage to an area in excess of a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Front Windscreen has damage to the swept area in excess of a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Nearside 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)

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

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

Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Centre Stop lamp has light sources not illuminating, but not more than 50% (1.2.1b)

Pass 14 Aug 2013 45,098 miles

advice front screen marked

Pass 25 Jun 2012 32,469 miles

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

Pass 24 Jun 2011 21,596 miles
Fail 24 Jun 2011 21,596 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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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CV08 LOJ is a 2008 Proton Savvy in Orange with a 1,149cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 58.3%.

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 CV08 LOJ, 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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CV08 LOJ is a 2008 Proton Savvy, first registered on 25 June 2008.

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