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RK08 YCY

2008 Proton Savvy

Black Petrol 1149cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires27 Apr 2019
Tests12 (8 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

68,842 mi
Last recorded68,842 miles
Recorded on28 Apr 2018
Typical for 2008 Proton Savvy37,900 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationRK08 YCY
MakeProton
ModelSavvy
Year2008
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,149cc

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MOT History

8 pass 4 fail
Pass 28 Apr 2018 68,842 miles

Central Rear Upper Stop lamp has light sources not illuminating, but not more than 50% (1.2.1b)

Offside Front Obligatory mirror damaged, but not seriously affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

brake pedal anti slip provision worn on edge

Fail 19 Apr 2018 68,801 miles

Brake performance not tested due to brake fluid leaking (3.7.A.1)

Emissions not tested due to exhaust blowing (7.3.A.1)

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases centre silencer detached from system (7.1.2)

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

Rear fog lamp tell tale not working (1.3.1b)

Brake fluid warning lamp illuminated (3.6.G.2) DANGEROUS

Brake hydraulic reservoir fluid level below minimum level (3.6.G.1b) DANGEROUS

Brake pedal spongy (3.3.B.1b) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear Inner Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords inner walls (4.1.D.1a) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Braking system leaking brake caliper (3.6.A.1) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Inner Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords inner walls (4.1.D.1a) DANGEROUS

Central Rear Upper Stop lamp has light sources not illuminating, but not more than 50% (1.2.1b)

Offside Front Obligatory mirror damaged, but not seriously affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

both rear tyres cracked and perished

brake pedal anti slip provision worn on edge

Pass 10 Mar 2017 57,429 miles
Fail 9 Mar 2017 57,429 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Pass 8 Mar 2016 52,462 miles

Nearside Rear brake is binding slightly

Nearside Rear tyre is wearing on inner edge and is starting to crack on sidewalls

Offside Rear tyre is wearing on inner edge and is cracking on sidewalls also has small cut on inner sidewall

Fail 8 Mar 2016 52,462 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Nearside Rear brake is binding slightly

Nearside Rear tyre is wearing on inner edge and is starting to crack on sidewalls

Offside Rear tyre is wearing on inner edge and is cracking on sidewalls also has small cut on inner sidewall

Pass 6 Mar 2015 46,319 miles

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

Nail in nearside rear tyre.

Rear exhaust silencer, rubber mounts perishing.

Fail 3 Mar 2015 46,319 miles

Battery insecure (1.9.1)

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Power steering component(s) leaking (2.3.3b)

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

Nail in nearside rear tyre.

Power steering oil, level low.

Rear exhaust silencer, rubber mounts perishing.

Pass 3 Mar 2014 39,826 miles

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

Pass 25 Feb 2013 32,608 miles

N/S/F tyre slightly out of shape

Rear exhaust mountings perished and split

Pass 14 Mar 2012 28,935 miles
Pass 25 Feb 2011 21,785 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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RK08 YCY is a 2008 Proton Savvy in Black with a 1,149cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 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 RK08 YCY, 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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RK08 YCY is a 2008 Proton Savvy, first registered on 10 March 2008.

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