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DU08 NWV

2008 Proton Savvy

Blue Petrol 1149cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires14 Feb 2021
Tests17 (11 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate64.7%

Mileage

39,368 mi
Last recorded39,368 miles
Recorded on15 Mar 2021
Typical for 2008 Proton Savvy37,900 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDU08 NWV
MakeProton
ModelSavvy
Year2008
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,149cc

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MOT History

11 pass 6 fail
Fail 15 Mar 2021 39,368 miles

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

Nearside Front Anti-lock braking system wheel speed sensor excessively damaged (1.6 (c))

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

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

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

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

Pass 12 Feb 2020 37,697 miles

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

exhaust heat shield rattling

maybe a slight wheel bearing or tyre noise

slight travel footbrake

Fail 12 Feb 2020 37,697 miles

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

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

exhaust heat shield rattling

maybe a slight wheel bearing or tyre noise

slight travel footbrake

Pass 11 Feb 2019 34,677 miles

footbrake has slight travel

Pass 15 Feb 2018 33,622 miles

Nearside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Offside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Offside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

n/s/r play in wheel bearing.

Pass 15 Feb 2017 31,114 miles

surface corrosion to rear suspension components

Pass 2 Mar 2016 27,797 miles
Pass 5 Mar 2015 23,192 miles
Pass 25 Mar 2014 19,583 miles
Pass 20 Dec 2013 19,582 miles
Fail 13 Dec 2013 19,582 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 24 Jul 2013 17,452 miles

Nearside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Nearside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Fail 22 Jul 2013 17,452 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Nearside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Pass 10 Aug 2012 10,990 miles

both sides rear brakes slight bind

Fail 6 Aug 2012 10,990 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low and too far to the left. (1.8)

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

both sides rear brakes slight bind

Pass 2 Aug 2011 3,582 miles
Fail 19 Jul 2011 3,534 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside 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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DU08 NWV is a 2008 Proton Savvy in Blue with a 1,149cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 64.7%.

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 DU08 NWV, 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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DU08 NWV is a 2008 Proton Savvy, first registered on 13 August 2008.

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