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GN55 BJV

2006 Proton Savvy

Blue Petrol 1149cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires4 Aug 2020
Tests16 (11 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate68.8%

Mileage

79,829 mi
Last recorded79,829 miles
Recorded on5 Aug 2019
Typical for 2006 Proton Savvy39,019 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGN55 BJV
MakeProton
ModelSavvy
Year2006
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,149cc

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MOT History

11 pass 5 fail
Pass 5 Aug 2019 79,829 miles

BOTH sides sills starting to corrode

Central Rear 4/5 leds brake light not working

Nearside Rear bodywork damage

Fail 5 Aug 2019 79,829 miles

BOTH sides sills starting to corrode

Central Rear 4/5 leds brake light not working

Electronic stability control warning lamp indicates a fault cleared via scantool (7.12 (e))

Nearside Rear bodywork damage

Fail 19 Apr 2019 79,818 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (1.6 (b))

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

Nearside Rear Wheel bearing rough when rotated (5.1.3 (b) (i))

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

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively aero (3.4 (b) (ii))

Nearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Front tyre side wall badly damaged

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front tyre side wall damaged 175 50r15

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

front and rear suspension showing corrosion

Pass 11 Apr 2018 76,334 miles
Fail 9 Apr 2018 76,334 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Brake performance not tested fluid leak o/s/f (3.7.A.1) DANGEROUS

Offside Front brake caliper leaking (3.6.A.1) DANGEROUS

Pass 11 Apr 2017 71,951 miles
Pass 22 Apr 2016 67,539 miles
Fail 12 Apr 2016 67,539 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Front Mechanical brake component has restricted free movement (3.5.1k)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) leaking from a seal (2.3.3b)

Pass 13 Apr 2015 62,812 miles
Pass 7 Apr 2014 56,954 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Pass 15 Apr 2013 52,952 miles
Pass 20 Apr 2012 48,905 miles
Fail 16 Apr 2012 48,871 miles

Offside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 20 Apr 2011 44,750 miles
Pass 29 Dec 2009 28,511 miles

n/s/f tyre has nick on outer side wall

Pass 22 Dec 2008 15,896 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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GN55 BJV is a 2006 Proton Savvy in Blue with a 1,149cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.8%.

Across all 2006 Proton Savvy models, the average MOT pass rate is 68.2% with a typical mileage of 39,019 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 GN55 BJV, 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 20 years old, this Proton Savvy is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was GN55 BJV registered?

GN55 BJV is a 2006 Proton Savvy, first registered on 20 January 2006.

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