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EJ08 UVZ

2008 Proton Savvy

Silver Petrol 1149cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires18 Oct 2022
Tests16 (12 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

37,118 mi
Last recorded37,118 miles
Recorded on18 Oct 2021
Typical for 2008 Proton Savvy37,900 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationEJ08 UVZ
MakeProton
ModelSavvy
Year2008
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,149cc

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MOT History

12 pass 4 fail
Pass 18 Oct 2021 37,118 miles

All steering & suspension components show heavy surface corrosion

Both rear tyres show slight deterioration

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases Centre section (6.1.2 (a))

Exhaust heavily corroded

Nearside Front Tyre shows deterioration /cracking to outer edge

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded & on the limit! ( strong advisory )

Offside Front Drivers seat belt buckle slightly damaged

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded & on the limit! ( strong advisory )

Pass 16 Oct 2020 36,266 miles

All steering & suspension showing corrosion

Both rear tyres are showing perishing

Exhaust system corroded

Offside Front Seat belt buckle slightly damaged (7.1.2 (d))

Fail 16 Oct 2020 36,266 miles

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Rear Seat belt not functioning as intended (7.1.2 (c))

Front Brake pad(s) incorrectly mounted Friction material has separated from its backing plate (1.1.13 (c)) DANGEROUS

All steering & suspension showing corrosion

Both rear tyres are showing perishing

Exhaust system corroded

Offside Front Seat belt buckle slightly damaged (7.1.2 (d))

Pass 9 Oct 2019 35,677 miles

All steering and suspension showing corrosion

Exhaust corroded

Nearside Rear Metal brake pipe corroded

Offside Rear Metal brake pipe corroded

Slight play in both rear wheel bearing

Fail 9 Oct 2019 35,677 miles

All steering and suspension showing corrosion

Exhaust corroded

Nearside Rear Metal brake pipe corroded

Offside Rear Metal brake pipe corroded

Rear Registration plate insecure (0.1 (a))

Slight play in both rear wheel bearing

Pass 9 Oct 2018 34,492 miles
Pass 18 Oct 2017 33,885 miles

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Fail 16 Oct 2017 33,864 miles

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

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

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Pass 17 Oct 2016 33,216 miles
Pass 30 Sep 2015 31,292 miles
Pass 9 Oct 2014 29,248 miles
Pass 10 Oct 2013 27,062 miles
Pass 16 Oct 2012 24,918 miles
Pass 19 Oct 2011 22,804 miles
Pass 5 Jul 2011 22,769 miles
Fail 1 Jul 2011 22,796 miles

Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Cut in offside front outer tyre side wall

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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EJ08 UVZ is a 2008 Proton Savvy in Silver with a 1,149cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 EJ08 UVZ, 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 EJ08 UVZ registered?

EJ08 UVZ is a 2008 Proton Savvy, first registered on 26 June 2008.

Is EJ08 UVZ safe to buy?

The MOT history for EJ08 UVZ shows 16 tests with a 75% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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