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GN55 BJZ

2006 Proton Savvy

Grey Petrol 1149cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires22 Apr 2024
Tests26 (15 pass, 11 fail)
Pass rate57.7%

Mileage

66,757 mi
Last recorded66,757 miles
Recorded on29 Apr 2024
Typical for 2006 Proton Savvy39,019 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGN55 BJZ
MakeProton
ModelSavvy
Year2006
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,149cc

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MOT History

15 pass 11 fail
Fail 29 Apr 2024 66,757 miles

Headlamp levelling device inoperative (4.1.5 (a))

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Lower Vehicle structure or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a body mounting inner sill (6.2.2 (d) (i))

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

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

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

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

Stop lamp(s) all not working (4.3.1 (a) (iii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

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

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

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

Pass 6 Apr 2023 60,913 miles

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

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged outer sidewall (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Fail 31 Mar 2023 60,910 miles

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged outer sidewall (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 29 Mar 2022 60,063 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Offside Front Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Pass 15 Apr 2021 59,854 miles

o/s/f tyre has sidewall damaged

Fail 7 Apr 2021 59,854 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

o/s/f tyre has sidewall damaged

Pass 23 Apr 2020 59,794 miles
Fail 21 Apr 2020 59,793 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm insecurely attached (5.3.3 (a) (i))

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

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

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords damaged (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 19 Mar 2019 58,627 miles

Nearside Front tyre has sidewall damage

Fail 18 Mar 2019 58,627 miles

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

Nearside Front tyre has sidewall damage

Pass 12 Apr 2018 58,480 miles
Fail 5 Mar 2018 58,480 miles

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

Offside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

front tyre sidewalls damaged

Pass 2 Feb 2017 56,157 miles

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

Nearside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush Lower arm front bush. (2.4.G.2)

Rear High vision brake light has one bulb out.

Side repeater slightly discoloured O/S and N/S. (1.4.A.2f)

Pass 3 Feb 2016 50,947 miles
Fail 3 Feb 2016 50,947 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed sidewall (4.1.D.1b)

rear brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

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

Fail 4 Feb 2015 45,256 miles

Nearside Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

Parking brake lever, pawl mechanism pivots or their associated mountings are insecure (3.1.4b)

nearside front tyre outer wall cut, not to cords

Pass 4 Feb 2015 45,256 miles

Nearside Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

nearside front tyre outer wall cut, not to cords

Pass 12 Feb 2014 39,094 miles

Nearside Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

Pass 31 Jan 2013 36,292 miles

1 bulb not working in centre brake light

Fail 30 Jan 2013 36,260 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

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

1 bulb not working in centre brake light

offside front tyre inner sidewall split

Pass 23 Jan 2012 30,363 miles

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

nearside rear tyre heavily perished and sidewall damaged

offside front tyre sidewall damaged and worn low inner edge

Pass 5 Feb 2011 25,769 miles
Fail 31 Jan 2011 25,769 miles

Nearside Front Road wheel bead rim badly distorted (4.2.A.1a)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Offside Front Road wheel distorted (4.2.A.1a)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Near side tyre has a cut in side wall but no cords showing.

Offside Headlamp aim aimed so that it dazzles other road users (1.8.A.1a)

Fail 8 Feb 2010 21,914 miles

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 8 Feb 2010 21,914 miles
Pass 5 Feb 2009 18,737 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 BJZ is a 2006 Proton Savvy in Grey with a 1,149cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 26 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 57.7%.

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 a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

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 BJZ, 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 BJZ registered?

GN55 BJZ is a 2006 Proton Savvy, first registered on 8 February 2006.

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