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RX56 DFC

2006 Proton Savvy

Red Petrol 1149cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires21 Sep 2022
Tests22 (12 pass, 10 fail)
Pass rate54.5%

Mileage

85,863 mi
Last recorded85,863 miles
Recorded on9 Sep 2021
Typical for 2006 Proton Savvy39,019 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationRX56 DFC
MakeProton
ModelSavvy
Year2006
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,149cc

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MOT History

12 pass 10 fail
Pass 9 Sep 2021 85,863 miles

Offside Rear Wheel bearing slightly noisy (5.1.3 (b) (i))

Pass 22 Sep 2020 82,415 miles

Nearside Rear Wheel bearing slightly noisy (5.1.3 (b) (i))

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

Fail 22 Sep 2020 82,415 miles

Nearside Rear Wheel bearing slightly noisy (5.1.3 (b) (i))

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

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

Pass 4 Sep 2019 77,527 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin both sides (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

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

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

Fail 4 Sep 2019 77,527 miles

Headlamp are incorrectly positioned bulb (4.1.4 (a))

Horn not working (7.7 (a) (ii))

Offside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Parking brake lever has excessive movement indicating incorrect adjustment leaver too high and does not have reserve movement (1.1.6 (c))

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin both sides (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

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

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

Pass 3 Oct 2018 72,282 miles
Fail 3 Oct 2018 72,282 miles

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

Pass 4 Oct 2017 65,380 miles
Fail 4 Oct 2017 65,380 miles

Nearside Rear Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.6.1)

Offside Rear Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.6.1)

Pass 5 Oct 2016 57,189 miles

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

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

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

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

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

Fail 28 Sep 2016 57,184 miles

Front Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

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

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

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

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

Offside Headlamp aim too low adjuster not working (1.8)

Offside Rear Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.6.1)

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

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

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

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

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

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

Pass 7 Nov 2014 45,412 miles
Fail 3 Nov 2014 45,238 miles

Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) leaking from a seal (2.3.3b)

Fail 30 Oct 2014 45,100 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Power steering fluid level below minimum (2.3.1)

Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) leaking from a seal (2.3.3b)

Cut in N/S/F tyre outer wall

Pass 4 Nov 2013 39,821 miles
Fail 1 Nov 2013 39,820 miles

Nearside Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.6.1)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Offside Headlamp aim too low and too far to the left. (1.8)

Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) leaking from a seal (2.3.3b)

Rear rear brakes release unevenly (3.7.B.4)

rear brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

Pass 5 Sep 2012 18,460 miles
Pass 26 Sep 2011 17,257 miles

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

Offside Front rear brake juddering slightly (3.7.A.5b)

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

rear brakes binding slightly

Pass 1 Oct 2010 12,771 miles

Both front tyres wearing on edges

Slight play in both rear wheel bearings

Fail 30 Sep 2010 12,771 miles

Hazard warning switch faulty (1.4.B.1d)

Hazard warning tell tale not working correctly (1.4.B.1e)

Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Rear fog lamp switch faulty (1.3.1a)

Rear fog lamp tell tale not working (1.3.1b)

Both front tyres wearing on edges

Slight play in both rear wheel bearings

Pass 20 Aug 2009 9,405 miles
Fail 20 Aug 2009 9,399 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too far to the left (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too far to the right (1.8)

rear brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

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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RX56 DFC is a 2006 Proton Savvy in Red with a 1,149cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 54.5%.

Across all 2006 Proton Savvy models, the average MOT pass rate is 68.2% with a typical mileage of 39,019 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 RX56 DFC, 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 20 years old, this Proton Savvy is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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RX56 DFC is a 2006 Proton Savvy, first registered on 22 September 2006.

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