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EJ08 UWG

2008 Proton Savvy

Blue Petrol 1149cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires7 Dec 2022
Tests17 (12 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate70.6%

Mileage

88,634 mi
Last recorded88,634 miles
Recorded on22 Nov 2021
Typical for 2008 Proton Savvy37,900 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationEJ08 UWG
MakeProton
ModelSavvy
Year2008
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,149cc

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MOT History

12 pass 5 fail
Pass 22 Nov 2021 88,634 miles
Pass 10 Nov 2020 86,103 miles
Pass 22 Nov 2019 82,785 miles

Nearside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Offside Rear Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Fail 22 Nov 2019 82,785 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Supplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))

Nearside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Offside Rear Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 7 Dec 2018 77,109 miles
Fail 5 Dec 2018 77,068 miles

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

Exhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))

Nearside Front Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Rear Exhaust system insecure (6.1.2 (a))

Offside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Pass 8 Dec 2017 70,993 miles
Fail 1 Dec 2017 70,986 miles

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

Pass 3 Jan 2017 63,693 miles
Fail 3 Jan 2017 63,693 miles

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 5 Jan 2016 55,282 miles
Pass 19 Jan 2015 48,794 miles
Pass 2 Jun 2014 46,676 miles

Offside Front Suspension arm synthetic bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Fail 2 Jun 2014 46,676 miles

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

Offside Front Suspension arm synthetic bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Pass 19 Jun 2013 37,039 miles
Pass 6 Jun 2012 28,327 miles

Cut in near side rear outer Tyre side wall

Pass 8 Jun 2011 19,666 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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EJ08 UWG 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 70.6%.

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 UWG, 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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EJ08 UWG is a 2008 Proton Savvy, first registered on 12 June 2008.

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