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PN57 DVC

2008 Proton Savvy

Silver Petrol 1149cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires3 Oct 2018
Tests11 (8 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate72.7%

Mileage

57,949 mi
Last recorded57,949 miles
Recorded on14 Sep 2017
Typical for 2008 Proton Savvy37,900 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationPN57 DVC
MakeProton
ModelSavvy
Year2008
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,149cc

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MOT History

8 pass 3 fail
Pass 14 Sep 2017 57,949 miles

Brake pipe slightly corroded n/s/and o/s rear slight (3.6.B.2c)

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

Fail 12 Sep 2017 57,949 miles

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

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

Fuel system component leaking filter (7.2.3)

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

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

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

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

Offside Front brake caliper has restricted free movement (3.5.1k)

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

Power steering fluid level below minimum (2.3.1)

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

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

Brake pipe slightly corroded n/s/and o/s rear slight (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()

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

Pass 4 Oct 2016 50,569 miles

Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) has slight seepage from a joint power steering pressure switch (2.3.3b)

Fail 30 Sep 2016 50,565 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Nearside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

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

Offside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Offside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) has slight seepage from a joint power steering pressure switch (2.3.3b)

Pass 11 Sep 2015 43,117 miles
Fail 10 Sep 2015 43,102 miles

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

Pass 23 Sep 2014 35,139 miles
Pass 17 Jan 2014 31,615 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

Pass 19 Jan 2013 25,107 miles

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

exhaust rear silencer corroded

fuel filter corroded

Pass 26 Jan 2012 18,229 miles

Nail in nearside rear tyre

Pass 21 Jan 2011 11,976 miles

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

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

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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PN57 DVC is a 2008 Proton Savvy in Silver 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 PN57 DVC, 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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PN57 DVC is a 2008 Proton Savvy, first registered on 11 February 2008.

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