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SV56 AVG

2006 Proton Savvy

Red Petrol 1149cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires20 Sep 2018
Tests15 (9 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

48,010 mi
Last recorded48,010 miles
Recorded on21 Sep 2017
Typical for 2006 Proton Savvy39,019 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSV56 AVG
MakeProton
ModelSavvy
Year2006
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,149cc

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MOT History

9 pass 6 fail
Pass 21 Sep 2017 48,010 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Oil leak ()

Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) has slight seepage from a seal (2.3.3b)

rear wiper arm rubber missing

underside coroded

Fail 1 Sep 2017 47,641 miles

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

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

Nearside Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded outer sill (2.4.A.3)

Nearside Rear rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

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

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

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

Oil leak engine/gearbox ()

Power steering component(s) has slight seepage from a component (2.3.3b)

rear wiper rubber missing

underside coroded

Pass 20 Sep 2016 43,283 miles
Fail 20 Sep 2016 43,283 miles

Centre Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

Offside Front brake caliper has restricted free movement (3.5.1k)

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

Pass 12 Aug 2015 42,033 miles

Centre Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

Fail 12 Aug 2015 42,033 miles

Centre Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

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

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

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

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

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

Offside Rear wheel bearing has excessive play (2.6.2)

Fail 14 Jan 2014 34,440 miles

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

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

Pass 14 Jan 2014 34,440 miles
Pass 18 Jan 2013 22,678 miles
Fail 18 Jan 2013 22,678 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Centre Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

N/s front brake sticking

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Fail 2 Jul 2012 21,947 miles

Nearside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

exhaust asy getting corroded quite badly

front brakes release unevenly (3.7.B.4)

timing belt should be replaced every 60000 miles or 5 years no records in service book

Pass 2 Jul 2012 21,947 miles

exhaust asy getting corroded quite badly

timing belt should be replaced every 60000 miles or 5 years no records in service book

Pass 12 Jul 2011 19,917 miles
Pass 29 Jun 2010 16,035 miles

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

Pass 17 Jul 2009 11,603 miles

Nearside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Offside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

rear wiper torn

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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SV56 AVG is a 2006 Proton Savvy in Red with a 1,149cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60%.

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 SV56 AVG, 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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SV56 AVG is a 2006 Proton Savvy, first registered on 1 September 2006.

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