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GJ58 HBL

2008 Proton Savvy

Orange Petrol 1149cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires25 Jul 2026
Tests20 (16 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

58,272 mi
Last recorded58,272 miles
Recorded on21 Jul 2025
Typical for 2008 Proton Savvy37,900 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGJ58 HBL
MakeProton
ModelSavvy
Year2008
ColourOrange
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,149cc

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MOT History

16 pass 4 fail
Pass 21 Jul 2025 58,272 miles

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Road wheel inner rim buckled

Pass 12 Jul 2024 52,848 miles

Nearside Rear Inner wheel rim buckled

Pass 18 Jul 2023 49,837 miles

Nearside Rear Inner wheel rim buckled

Pass 18 Jul 2022 46,629 miles

Nearside Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively Lipped, outer face scored, inner face corroding. (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Offside Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively Lipped, inner face corroding/unevenly wearing. (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Fail 18 Jul 2022 46,629 miles

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

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases Rear union before backbox, causing emissions failure. (6.1.2 (a))

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

Nearside Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively Lipped, outer face scored, inner face corroding. (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Offside Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively Lipped, inner face corroding/unevenly wearing. (1.1.14 (a) (i))

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

Pass 8 Jul 2021 42,831 miles
Pass 14 Jul 2020 39,624 miles
Pass 26 Jul 2019 35,583 miles

Both rear wheel bearings have slight play

Nearside Front Tyre outer edge starting to crack and deteriorate

Pass 14 Aug 2018 33,540 miles
Pass 30 Aug 2017 31,739 miles
Fail 22 Aug 2017 31,733 miles

Nearside Rear Mechanical brake component has restricted free movement (3.5.1k)

Nearside Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

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

Offside Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

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

Pass 10 Aug 2016 30,245 miles
Pass 18 Aug 2015 28,710 miles
Pass 26 Aug 2014 27,123 miles
Pass 18 Jun 2014 27,114 miles
Pass 8 Oct 2013 23,462 miles

Slight damage to n/s/f wheel inner bead rim

Fail 4 Oct 2012 17,633 miles

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

Pass 4 Oct 2012 17,633 miles
Pass 8 Oct 2011 13,740 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)

nearside front tyre outer sidewall damaged

rear wiper blade split

Fail 30 Sep 2011 13,672 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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 Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

nearside front tyre outer sidewall damaged

rear wiper blade split

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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GJ58 HBL is a 2008 Proton Savvy in Orange with a 1,149cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 GJ58 HBL, 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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GJ58 HBL is a 2008 Proton Savvy, first registered on 16 October 2008.

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