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GN56 BYC

2006 Proton Savvy

Grey Petrol 1149cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires9 Nov 2021
Tests19 (13 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate68.4%

Mileage

81,148 mi
Last recorded81,148 miles
Recorded on10 Nov 2020
Typical for 2006 Proton Savvy39,019 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGN56 BYC
MakeProton
ModelSavvy
Year2006
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,149cc

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MOT History

13 pass 6 fail
Pass 10 Nov 2020 81,148 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Fail 4 Nov 2020 81,125 miles

Nearside Front Road wheel badly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 5 Nov 2019 69,162 miles
Fail 29 Oct 2019 69,155 miles

Nearside Front Tyre fouling a part of the vehicle (5.2.3 (f))

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

Offside Front Tyre fouling a part of the vehicle (5.2.3 (f))

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

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

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

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

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

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 24 Aug 2018 67,925 miles
Pass 14 Aug 2017 66,068 miles

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

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

Pass 30 Aug 2016 64,184 miles

slight brake binding on front and rear wheels

Fail 30 Aug 2016 64,184 miles

Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

slight brake binding on front and rear wheels

Pass 27 Aug 2015 6,079 miles
Pass 27 Aug 2015 60,796 miles
Pass 21 Jul 2014 56,411 miles
Pass 25 Jul 2013 51,251 miles

Offside Obligatory mirror damaged, but not seriously affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

Fail 20 Jul 2013 51,251 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Offside Obligatory mirror damaged, but not seriously affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

Pass 21 Jul 2012 44,477 miles

both headlamp aims on lower limits

Pass 9 Jul 2011 37,086 miles

both front brake discs scoured slightly

both front tyres wearing low on edges

Pass 16 Jul 2010 31,308 miles
Fail 16 Jul 2010 31,308 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 29 Jul 2009 20,565 miles
Fail 25 Jul 2009 20,555 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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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GN56 BYC is a 2006 Proton Savvy in Grey with a 1,149cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.4%.

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 GN56 BYC, 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 GN56 BYC registered?

GN56 BYC is a 2006 Proton Savvy, first registered on 1 September 2006.

Is GN56 BYC safe to buy?

The MOT history for GN56 BYC shows 19 tests with a 68.4% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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