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SG08 XTR

2008 Proton Savvy

Silver Petrol 1149cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires10 Jun 2019
Tests15 (9 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

53,708 mi
Last recorded53,708 miles
Recorded on11 Jun 2018
Typical for 2008 Proton Savvy37,900 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSG08 XTR
MakeProton
ModelSavvy
Year2008
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,149cc

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MOT History

9 pass 6 fail
Pass 11 Jun 2018 53,708 miles

Front wishbone rear bushes slightly detoriated

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front inner arm tie rod slight play

Nearside Rear Brake hose slightly chafed (1.1.12 (b) (i))

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

under body surface corrosion

Fail 11 Jun 2018 53,708 miles

Battery insecure and likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (ii))

Front Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Front wishbone rear bushes slightly detoriated

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front inner arm tie rod slight play

Nearside Rear Brake hose slightly chafed (1.1.12 (b) (i))

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

under body surface corrosion

Fail 23 Apr 2018 53,696 miles

Battery insecure (1.9.1)

Nearside Front Ball joint has excessive play track rod/drumstick (2.2.B.1f)

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has excessive play (2.6.2)

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Offside Rear wheel bearing has excessive play (2.6.2)

Offside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

engine management light illuminated

Pass 19 Apr 2017 52,268 miles
Fail 19 Apr 2017 52,268 miles

Nearside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Offside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Pass 19 Apr 2016 51,274 miles
Fail 19 Apr 2016 51,268 miles

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

Pass 23 Apr 2015 49,298 miles
Pass 22 Oct 2014 46,857 miles
Pass 21 Oct 2013 42,425 miles
Fail 21 Oct 2013 42,425 miles

Offside Headlamp aim aimed so that it dazzles other road users (1.8.A.1a)

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Pass 22 Oct 2012 38,591 miles
Fail 19 Oct 2012 38,591 miles

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

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

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

O/s/f brake slightly binding.

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 13 Oct 2011 33,206 miles
Pass 22 Feb 2011 31,572 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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SG08 XTR is a 2008 Proton Savvy in Silver with a 1,149cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60%.

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 SG08 XTR, 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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SG08 XTR is a 2008 Proton Savvy, first registered on 1 March 2008.

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