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MK08 HXX

2008 Proton Savvy

Red Petrol 1149cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires11 Aug 2018
Tests11 (8 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate72.7%

Mileage

68,218 mi
Last recorded68,218 miles
Recorded on28 Aug 2018
Typical for 2008 Proton Savvy37,900 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationMK08 HXX
MakeProton
ModelSavvy
Year2008
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,149cc

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MOT History

8 pass 3 fail
Fail 28 Aug 2018 68,218 miles

Brake lever has insufficient reserve travel (1.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a))

Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a))

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

Offside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

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

Power steering pipe/hose excessively damaged (2.1.5 (g) (i))

Pass 10 Aug 2017 65,705 miles

Oil leak ()

rear brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

Pass 12 Aug 2016 61,318 miles
Pass 18 Sep 2015 51,598 miles

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both (3.5.1i)

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

Fail 18 Sep 2015 51,598 miles

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both (3.5.1i)

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

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

Pass 7 Oct 2014 44,031 miles
Pass 3 Dec 2013 38,840 miles

advise engine managment light on dash

advise security of rear exhaust

Pass 18 Jan 2013 31,169 miles
Pass 5 Apr 2012 26,120 miles
Fail 29 Mar 2012 25,920 miles

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

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

Pass 27 Apr 2011 19,258 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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MK08 HXX is a 2008 Proton Savvy in Red with a 1,149cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.7%.

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 MK08 HXX, 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 MK08 HXX registered?

MK08 HXX is a 2008 Proton Savvy, first registered on 1 March 2008.

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