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NL08 ZTF

2008 Proton Savvy

Silver Petrol 1149cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires18 Aug 2026
Tests22 (15 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate68.2%

Mileage

72,574 mi
Last recorded72,574 miles
Recorded on19 Aug 2025
Typical for 2008 Proton Savvy37,900 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationNL08 ZTF
MakeProton
ModelSavvy
Year2008
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,149cc

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MOT History

15 pass 7 fail
Pass 19 Aug 2025 72,574 miles

Nearside Front Integral body structure is deformed but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced sill crushed (6.1.1 (a) (i))

Offside Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front to rear (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Integral body structure is deformed but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced sill crushed (6.1.1 (a) (i))

Offside Front fuel filter corroded

Fail 19 Aug 2025 72,574 miles

Nearside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt insecure (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Nearside Front Integral body structure is deformed but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced sill crushed (6.1.1 (a) (i))

Offside Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front to rear (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Integral body structure is deformed but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced sill crushed (6.1.1 (a) (i))

Offside Front fuel filter corroded

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

Fail 12 Mar 2025 72,561 miles

Brake lever pivot has excessive wear or free play handbrake lever insecure,bolts loose (1.1.1 (b))

Nearside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

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

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength outer sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

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

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced sill crushed (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front to rear (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced sill crushed (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Front fuel filter corroded

Pass 5 Mar 2024 60,940 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material main front to rear (1.1.11 (c))

Front both suspension arms corroded

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

Offside Front sill damaged

Rear both rear shock absorbers corroded

Fail 27 Feb 2024 60,920 miles

Nearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Offside Front Wheel bearing rough when rotated (5.1.3 (b) (i))

Battery insecure but not likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (i))

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material main front to rear (1.1.11 (c))

Front both suspension arms corroded

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

Offside Front sill damaged

Rear both rear shock absorbers corroded

Pass 15 Feb 2023 54,146 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material nearside and offside main front to rears have corrosion (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule nearside and offside of vehicle (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Pass 17 Feb 2022 46,504 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both front to rears (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Front Inner Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge wearing on inner edge of tread (5.2.3 (e))

Rear Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 11 Feb 2021 32,251 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both front to rears, centre of vehicle have slight corrosion (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing cracking within the tread (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Nearside Rear Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2.5mm (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 6 Feb 2020 23,619 miles

Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 30 Jan 2019 22,963 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Fail 30 Jan 2019 22,961 miles

Nearside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 30 Jan 2018 22,056 miles

brake pipes corroded

under sealed

Fail 30 Jan 2018 22,056 miles

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

brake pipes corroded

under sealed

Pass 2 Feb 2017 20,869 miles

Coolant leak ()

Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Fail 2 Feb 2017 20,869 miles

Battery insecure (1.9.1)

Coolant leak ()

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

Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 3 Feb 2016 18,887 miles
Fail 3 Feb 2016 18,885 miles

Centre Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content at idle excessive (7.3.D.4)

Pass 30 Jan 2015 16,227 miles
Pass 3 Feb 2014 13,476 miles
Pass 5 Feb 2013 10,133 miles
Pass 6 Feb 2012 6,686 miles
Pass 23 Feb 2011 2,791 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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NL08 ZTF is a 2008 Proton Savvy in Silver with a 1,149cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.2%.

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 NL08 ZTF, 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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NL08 ZTF is a 2008 Proton Savvy, first registered on 31 March 2008.

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