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FJ08 GCF

2008 Proton Savvy

Blue Petrol 1149cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires1 Mar 2020
Tests11 (9 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate81.8%

Mileage

45,821 mi
Last recorded45,821 miles
Recorded on18 Feb 2019
Typical for 2008 Proton Savvy37,900 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFJ08 GCF
MakeProton
ModelSavvy
Year2008
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,149cc

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MOT History

9 pass 2 fail
Pass 18 Feb 2019 45,821 miles

both rear brakes binding slightly

front number plate damaged

offside front tyre worn on inner edge

Pass 12 Feb 2018 35,695 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread damaged (6.3.1d)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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

Fail 12 Feb 2018 35,965 miles

Nearside Front Braking system leaking caliper union weeping (3.6.A.1)

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread damaged (6.3.1d)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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

Pass 21 Feb 2017 33,943 miles

Nearside Front Macpherson strut has slight movement in the upper support bearing assembly (2.5.B.1b)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Pass 2 Feb 2016 31,088 miles
Pass 2 Mar 2015 28,029 miles
Fail 5 Feb 2014 24,674 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 5 Feb 2014 24,674 miles
Pass 22 Feb 2013 21,586 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)

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

Offside front brake juddering slightly (3.7.A.2b)

Pass 14 Feb 2012 16,338 miles

offside rear tyre worn to 2mm on outer edge

Pass 25 Feb 2011 12,820 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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FJ08 GCF is a 2008 Proton Savvy in Blue with a 1,149cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81.8%.

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 FJ08 GCF, 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 FJ08 GCF registered?

FJ08 GCF is a 2008 Proton Savvy, first registered on 1 March 2008.

Is FJ08 GCF safe to buy?

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