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SP08 UMB

2008 Proton Savvy

Silver Petrol 1149cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires28 Nov 2017
Tests12 (6 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate50%

Mileage

63,664 mi
Last recorded63,664 miles
Recorded on29 Nov 2017
Typical for 2008 Proton Savvy37,900 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSP08 UMB
MakeProton
ModelSavvy
Year2008
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,149cc

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MOT History

6 pass 6 fail
Fail 29 Nov 2017 63,664 miles

Nearside Front Anti-lock braking system component excessively damaged abs ring (3.4.2)

Nearside 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)

Nearside rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)

Offside Front Anti-lock braking system component excessively damaged abs ring (3.4.2)

Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded between flexi and wheel cylinder (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Rear Tyre has a lump, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

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

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (3.7.B.5b)

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

Pass 29 Nov 2016 56,056 miles

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Rear Both rear springs corrided

Rear Both rear tyres cracked between tread

Fail 24 Nov 2016 56,056 miles

Nearside Rear Mechanical brake component has restricted free movement (3.5.1k)

Nearside Rear Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.6.1)

Offside Front Mechanical brake component has restricted free movement Brake bind (3.5.1k)

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

Rear Both rear springs corrided

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Rear Both rear tyres cracked between tread

Pass 23 Sep 2015 49,649 miles
Pass 2 Sep 2014 41,375 miles
Fail 31 Aug 2014 41,375 miles

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

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Pass 26 Sep 2013 38,010 miles

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

Fail 25 Sep 2013 38,010 miles

Electronic stability system warning lamp does not illuminate (3.4.1b)

Emissions not tested (7.0)

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Front front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Offside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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

Pass 26 Sep 2012 33,375 miles
Fail 26 Sep 2012 33,373 miles

Offside Rear wheel bearing has excessive play (2.6.2)

Pass 27 Jun 2011 28,726 miles
Fail 27 Jun 2011 28,726 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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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SP08 UMB is a 2008 Proton Savvy in Silver with a 1,149cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 50%.

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 SP08 UMB, 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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SP08 UMB is a 2008 Proton Savvy, first registered on 2 July 2008.

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