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HX08 ZGB

2008 Proton Savvy

Silver Petrol 1149cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires12 Mar 2021
Tests16 (10 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate62.5%

Mileage

77,072 mi
Last recorded77,072 miles
Recorded on13 Mar 2020
Typical for 2008 Proton Savvy37,900 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationHX08 ZGB
MakeProton
ModelSavvy
Year2008
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,149cc

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MOT History

10 pass 6 fail
Pass 13 Mar 2020 77,072 miles
Pass 18 Jan 2019 73,621 miles
Pass 18 Jan 2018 67,082 miles
Fail 18 Jan 2018 67,082 miles

Bonnet cannot be secured in the closed position (8.4.1)

Nearside Rear passenger door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle (6.2.B.1c)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 17 Feb 2017 59,960 miles

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Pass 18 Feb 2016 52,218 miles

Nearside Rear seat belt not checked child seat fitted

Fail 15 Feb 2016 52,178 miles

Nearside Front Steering system has a tyre fouling a part of the vehicle (2.2.D.2a)

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

Offside Front Steering system has a tyre fouling a part of the vehicle (2.2.D.2a)

Offside Front front brake excessively fluctuating (3.7.B.3)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Rear seat belt not checked child seat fitted

Pass 11 Feb 2015 44,533 miles
Fail 9 Feb 2015 44,533 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

Nearside Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Nearside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Stop lamp adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.2.1f)

Pass 25 Mar 2014 38,453 miles
Fail 24 Mar 2014 38,453 miles

Offside Headlamp aim too low and too far to the left. (1.8)

Pass 28 Feb 2013 32,302 miles

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Fail 28 Feb 2013 32,302 miles

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Pass 5 Mar 2012 25,876 miles

1) tyres 195 50 15 non std size 2) signs of front tyres touching inner wing panels on turns - not fouling during test proceedure

Fail 1 Mar 2012 25,826 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b) DANGEROUS

1) tyres 195 50 15 non std size 2) signs of front tyres touching inner wing panels on turns - not fouling during test proceedure

Pass 1 Mar 2011 19,374 miles

both front tyres wearing on inside edges 175/50/17

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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HX08 ZGB is a 2008 Proton Savvy in Silver with a 1,149cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 62.5%.

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 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 HX08 ZGB, 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 HX08 ZGB registered?

HX08 ZGB is a 2008 Proton Savvy, first registered on 1 March 2008.

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