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SP08 UMJ

2008 Proton Savvy

Orange Petrol 1149cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires17 Aug 2020
Tests15 (9 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

50,779 mi
Last recorded50,779 miles
Recorded on18 Jul 2019
Typical for 2008 Proton Savvy37,900 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSP08 UMJ
MakeProton
ModelSavvy
Year2008
ColourOrange
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,149cc

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MOT History

9 pass 6 fail
Pass 18 Jul 2019 50,779 miles
Pass 19 Jul 2018 49,929 miles

Exhaust system is corroded

Fail 18 Jul 2018 49,926 miles

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

Exhaust system is corroded

Pass 18 Aug 2017 46,516 miles
Fail 18 Aug 2017 46,516 miles

Front front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

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

Pass 17 Aug 2016 42,952 miles

Nearside Front Lower Brake pipe slightly corroded inner (3.6.B.2c)

Fail 16 Aug 2016 42,952 miles

Nearside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Offside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Offside Rear Braking system leaking weel cylinder (3.6.A.1) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Hydraulic brake cylinder leaking hydraulic fluid (3.6.A.1) DANGEROUS

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

Nearside Front Lower Brake pipe slightly corroded inner (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 16 Apr 2015 42,949 miles

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

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

Pass 4 Apr 2014 33,056 miles

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

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

Fail 3 Apr 2014 33,051 miles

Nearside Rear front brake excessively fluctuating (3.7.B.3)

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

Offside Front front brake excessively fluctuating (3.7.B.3)

Offside Power steering component(s) leaking from a failed seal (2.3.3b)

Offside Rear front brake excessively fluctuating (3.7.B.3)

Power steering fluid level below minimum (2.3.1) DANGEROUS

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

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

Pass 4 Apr 2013 23,534 miles

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

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

damage to offside front wing

Fail 4 Apr 2013 23,529 miles

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

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

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

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

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

damage to offside front wing

exhaust heat shield loose at KAT

Fail 5 Apr 2012 15,221 miles

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 5 Apr 2012 15,221 miles
Pass 22 Mar 2011 6,565 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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 UMJ is a 2008 Proton Savvy in Orange 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 SP08 UMJ, 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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What year was SP08 UMJ registered?

SP08 UMJ is a 2008 Proton Savvy, first registered on 7 April 2008.

Is SP08 UMJ safe to buy?

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