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PN08 LZK

2008 Proton Savvy

Orange Petrol 1149cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires22 May 2021
Tests17 (10 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate58.8%

Mileage

37,980 mi
Last recorded37,980 miles
Recorded on23 May 2020
Typical for 2008 Proton Savvy37,900 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationPN08 LZK
MakeProton
ModelSavvy
Year2008
ColourOrange
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,149cc

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MOT History

10 pass 7 fail
Pass 23 May 2020 37,980 miles

Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play Both sides (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material To rear various places (1.1.11 (c))

Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material To rear various places (1.1.11 (c))

Front Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive And rear inner/outer sills and chassis (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Fail 7 Mar 2020 37,942 miles

Exhaust system insecure HEATSHIELD (6.1.2 (a))

Front Service brake imbalanced across an axle (1.2.1 (b) (i))

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

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

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

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

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

Driver's seat insecure (6.2.5 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush likely to become detached (5.3.4 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

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

Pass 21 Mar 2019 34,070 miles

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Fail 21 Mar 2019 34,070 miles

Nearside Windscreen wiper blade missing (3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Offside Stop lamp(s) all not working (4.3.1 (a) (iii))

Pass 29 Mar 2018 30,759 miles

Exhaust heat shield loose

Fail 21 Mar 2018 30,758 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

Offside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

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

Offside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Exhaust heat shield loose

Pass 31 Mar 2017 29,528 miles

Front tyre worn on inner edge

Fail 31 Mar 2017 29,527 miles

Offside Rear rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Front tyre worn on inner edge

Fail 24 Mar 2017 29,479 miles

Front brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened both sides (3.5.1i)

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

engine management light on

Pass 29 Mar 2016 26,637 miles
Fail 29 Mar 2016 26,637 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

fuel filter leaking fuel

Pass 24 Apr 2015 23,386 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

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

Pass 30 Apr 2014 21,223 miles

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Pass 3 May 2013 19,379 miles
Fail 30 Apr 2013 19,379 miles

Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Pass 4 May 2012 17,022 miles
Pass 11 May 2011 14,779 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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PN08 LZK is a 2008 Proton Savvy in Orange with a 1,149cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 58.8%.

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 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 PN08 LZK, 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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PN08 LZK is a 2008 Proton Savvy, first registered on 18 April 2008.

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