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CX08 DFC

2008 Proton Savvy

Red Petrol 1149cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires9 Apr 2021
Tests16 (10 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate62.5%

Mileage

61,247 mi
Last recorded61,247 miles
Recorded on10 Apr 2020
Typical for 2008 Proton Savvy37,900 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationCX08 DFC
MakeProton
ModelSavvy
Year2008
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,149cc

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MOT History

10 pass 6 fail
Pass 10 Apr 2020 61,247 miles

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

Fail 19 Mar 2020 61,427 miles

Front Lower Service brake excessively binding o/s and n/s (1.2.1 (f))

Nearside Front Suspension arm corroded and seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Suspension arm corroded and seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Rear Coil spring corroded so that its cross sectional area is reduced and seriously weakened o/s and n/s (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

Pass 18 Mar 2019 56,983 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front to rear (1.1.11 (c))

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

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

Fail 11 Mar 2019 56,983 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

Nearside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front to rear (1.1.11 (c))

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

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

Pass 20 Mar 2018 50,326 miles

Front Lower Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened o/s and n/s (2.4.G.1)

Rear coil spring corroded o/s and n/s (2.4.C.1b)

Fail 12 Mar 2018 50,326 miles

Front Sub-frame corroded and seriously weakened at o/s mount area (2.4.G.1)

Front Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure o/s and n/s (4.1.D.1b)

Fuel pipe insecure and filter , by fuel tank (7.2.1)

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

Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Front Lower Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened o/s and n/s (2.4.G.1)

Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit o/s and n/s (4.1.E.1)

Rear coil spring corroded o/s and n/s (2.4.C.1b)

Pass 15 Mar 2017 46,031 miles

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

Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

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

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

Pass 14 Mar 2016 42,935 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Offside Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

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

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

Fail 11 Mar 2015 39,125 miles

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 11 Mar 2015 39,125 miles
Pass 20 Mar 2014 35,967 miles
Fail 18 Mar 2014 35,966 miles

Nearside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

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

Pass 13 Mar 2013 31,707 miles

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

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

fuel filter rusty

Pass 26 Mar 2012 27,205 miles

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

Fail 12 Mar 2012 27,130 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

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

Pass 24 Mar 2011 22,405 miles

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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CX08 DFC is a 2008 Proton Savvy in Red with a 1,149cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 62.5%.

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 CX08 DFC, 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 CX08 DFC registered?

CX08 DFC is a 2008 Proton Savvy, first registered on 7 April 2008.

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