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HY08 ETZ

2008 Proton Savvy

Orange Petrol 1149cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires16 Dec 2020
Tests15 (9 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

120,630 mi
Last recorded120,630 miles
Recorded on31 May 2019
Typical for 2008 Proton Savvy37,900 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationHY08 ETZ
MakeProton
ModelSavvy
Year2008
ColourOrange
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,149cc

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MOT History

9 pass 6 fail
Pass 31 May 2019 120,630 miles

Engine smoky

Pass 5 Jun 2018 106,123 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Pass 6 Jun 2017 94,099 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Steering column top bearing slightly worn (2.1.2c)

Pass 25 May 2016 82,390 miles

Brake pad(s) wearing thin FRONT (3.5.1g)

FRONT DISCS WORN

NSF TYRE WORN LOW

REAR EXHAUST MOUNT BROKEN

Fail 25 May 2016 82,390 miles

Headlamp aim too low BOTH SIDES (1.8)

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Brake pad(s) wearing thin FRONT (3.5.1g)

FRONT DISCS WORN

NSF TYRE WORN LOW

REAR EXHAUST MOUNT BROKEN

Pass 18 May 2015 71,146 miles

exhaust silencer rubber support broken but unit still secure

fuel filter corroded

n/s/f headlamp pattern at lower limit

oil leak

rear fog lamp tell tale very faint

Fail 13 May 2015 41,145 miles

Offside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

exhaust silencer rubber support broken but unit still secure

fuel filter corroded

n/s/f headlamp pattern at lower limit

oil leak

rear fog lamp tell tale very faint

Pass 5 Jun 2014 60,964 miles

n/s rear tyre starting to get low on inner and outer edges

rear exhaust mounting broken

rear fuel filter rusty

slight oil leak from power steering pump area

slightly low service brake performance n/s rear check rear shoes and cylinders soon

Fail 5 Jun 2014 60,964 miles

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

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

n/s rear tyre starting to get low on inner and outer edges

rear exhaust mounting broken

rear fuel filter rusty

slight oil leak from power steering pump area

slightly low service brake performance n/s rear check rear shoes and cylinders soon

Pass 13 Jun 2013 49,909 miles

n/s rear tyre starting to scrub on inner edges

Fail 10 Jun 2013 49,821 miles

Nearside Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.6.1)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Offside Front Power steering component(s) leaking (2.3.3b)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

Nearside Rear Rear wheel bearing has excessive play (2.6.2) DANGEROUS

n/s rear tyre starting to scrub on inner edges

oil leak starting to get onto o/s front brake disc

Pass 12 Jun 2012 38,438 miles
Fail 12 Jun 2012 38,438 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 13 Jun 2011 28,769 miles

noise from rear brakes

surface rust on exhaust

Fail 13 Jun 2011 28,769 miles

Nearside Headlamp excessively damaged so that the light output is severely reduced (1.7.5a)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside front brake juddering severely (3.7.A.2b)

oil filter leaking

surface rust on exhaust

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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HY08 ETZ is a 2008 Proton Savvy in Orange with a 1,149cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60%.

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 HY08 ETZ, 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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HY08 ETZ is a 2008 Proton Savvy, first registered on 16 June 2008.

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