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NU08 GDK

2008 Proton Savvy

Silver Petrol 1149cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires12 Nov 2021
Tests16 (11 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate68.8%

Mileage

68,377 mi
Last recorded68,377 miles
Recorded on13 Nov 2020
Typical for 2008 Proton Savvy37,900 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationNU08 GDK
MakeProton
ModelSavvy
Year2008
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,149cc

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MOT History

11 pass 5 fail
Pass 13 Nov 2020 68,377 miles

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

Nearside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material from flexi to slave cylinder corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material from flexi to slave cylinder corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

Fail 21 Aug 2020 68,133 miles

Nearside Front Service brake excessively fluctuating (1.2.1 (e))

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

Offside Front Service brake excessively fluctuating (1.2.1 (e))

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

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

Engine revs intermitantly high on idle

Nearside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Pass 19 Aug 2019 64,705 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

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

Fail 13 Aug 2019 64,698 miles

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

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

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

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

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle 36% (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

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

Pass 14 Aug 2018 60,390 miles

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

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

Pass 17 Aug 2017 52,715 miles

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

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

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Fail 16 Aug 2017 52,710 miles

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

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

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

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 25 Jul 2016 45,915 miles

Front Wipers do not self park when turned off but does no adversely affect drivers view

Nearside Rear tyre scrubbing on inside edge.

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit also has a nail in the tread footprint. (4.1.E.1)

Rear registration plate delaminated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Rear silencer box rubber supports perished and in danger of failure,

Under vehicle fuel filter corroded.

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

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

Fail 25 Jul 2016 45,915 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Nearside Front Outer Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

Offside Front Outer Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Front Wipers do not self park when turned off but does no adversely affect drivers view

Nearside Rear tyre scrubbing on inside edge.

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit also has a nail in the tread footprint. (4.1.E.1)

Rear registration plate delaminated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Rear silencer box rubber supports perished and in danger of failure,

Under vehicle fuel filter corroded.

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

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

Pass 12 Aug 2015 39,687 miles
Pass 11 Aug 2014 31,132 miles
Fail 11 Aug 2014 31,132 miles

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

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

Pass 6 Aug 2013 23,053 miles
Pass 16 Aug 2012 14,619 miles
Pass 19 Aug 2011 8,167 miles
Pass 21 Feb 2011 7,232 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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NU08 GDK 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 68.8%.

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 NU08 GDK, 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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NU08 GDK is a 2008 Proton Savvy, first registered on 1 March 2008.

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