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HG08 GXN

2008 Proton Savvy

Silver Petrol 1149cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires21 Apr 2027
Tests23 (16 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate69.6%

Mileage

26,131 mi
Last recorded26,131 miles
Recorded on23 Mar 2026
Typical for 2008 Proton Savvy37,900 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationHG08 GXN
MakeProton
ModelSavvy
Year2008
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,149cc

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MOT History

16 pass 7 fail
Pass 23 Mar 2026 26,131 miles
Pass 22 Apr 2025 26,035 miles
Fail 11 Apr 2025 26,032 miles

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

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

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

Pass 19 Apr 2024 25,129 miles

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

Fail 18 Apr 2024 25,124 miles

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

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

Pass 17 Apr 2023 24,181 miles
Pass 12 Apr 2022 23,176 miles
Pass 14 Apr 2021 22,224 miles

Nearside Rear Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

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

Pass 20 Apr 2020 21,718 miles
Fail 20 Apr 2020 21,714 miles

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

Pass 17 Apr 2019 20,191 miles
Fail 16 Apr 2019 20,186 miles

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

Pass 19 Apr 2018 18,915 miles

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

Nearside Non obligatory mirror damaged ()

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 21 Apr 2017 17,396 miles

Nearside Non obligatory mirror damaged ()

Nearside Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

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

tyre sidewall damaged.

Fail 21 Apr 2017 17,396 miles

Stop lamp not working all. (1.2.1b)

Nearside Non obligatory mirror damaged ()

Nearside Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

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

tyre sidewall damaged.

Pass 22 Apr 2016 16,042 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 24 Apr 2015 14,486 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

exhaust rubber mountings starting to split.

o/s front tyre wearing on outer edge & close to legal limit.

Pass 4 Apr 2014 12,847 miles

Offside Road wheel slightly damaged (4.2.A.1a)

o/s tyres sidewalls damaged and wearing on outer edges.

Fail 4 Apr 2014 12,847 miles

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

Offside Road wheel slightly damaged (4.2.A.1a)

Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

o/s tyres sidewalls damaged and wearing on outer edges.

Fail 5 Apr 2013 11,330 miles

Nearside Body has a sharp edge caused by damage (6.1.C.1)

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

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

Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

front o/s tyre/ wheel damaged outer + front tyres wearing on edges.

Pass 5 Apr 2013 11,330 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

front o/s tyre/ wheel damaged outer + front tyres wearing on edges.

Pass 30 Mar 2012 9,830 miles

Nearside Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

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

body damaged areas.

o/s outer tyres sidewall damaged.

Pass 25 Mar 2011 8,106 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

n/s door mirror damaged

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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HG08 GXN is a 2008 Proton Savvy in Silver with a 1,149cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 69.6%.

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 HG08 GXN, 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 HG08 GXN registered?

HG08 GXN is a 2008 Proton Savvy, first registered on 29 March 2008.

Is HG08 GXN safe to buy?

The MOT history for HG08 GXN shows 23 tests with a 69.6% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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