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SY08 RXB

2008 Proton Savvy

Red Petrol 1149cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires10 Jan 2021
Tests15 (9 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

66,762 mi
Last recorded66,762 miles
Recorded on5 Jul 2019
Typical for 2008 Proton Savvy37,900 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSY08 RXB
MakeProton
ModelSavvy
Year2008
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,149cc

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MOT History

9 pass 6 fail
Pass 5 Jul 2019 66,762 miles
Fail 21 Jun 2019 66,762 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

Front Brake pipe excessively corroded both sides (1.1.11 (c))

Front Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 1 (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Headlamp aim too low both (4.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Wheel bearing so rough it is likely to overheat or break up (5.1.3 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Windscreen wiper blade defective both (3.4 (b) (i))

Pass 13 Jun 2018 61,890 miles
Fail 12 Jun 2018 61,890 miles

Anti-lock braking system component excessively damaged abs rings both sides front (1.6 (e))

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (1.6 (b))

Offside Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

Pass 11 Jul 2017 59,617 miles
Fail 10 Jul 2017 59,617 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (3.4.1c)

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

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

Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases box (7.1.2)

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

Pass 15 Jun 2016 57,466 miles

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

Fail 14 Jun 2016 57,466 miles

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

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Pass 2 Jun 2015 46,577 miles
Pass 13 May 2014 33,108 miles
Fail 7 May 2014 33,107 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (3.4.1c)

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

Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 29 Apr 2013 24,778 miles
Fail 25 Apr 2012 20,523 miles

Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Pass 25 Apr 2012 20,523 miles
Pass 18 Apr 2011 18,651 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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SY08 RXB is a 2008 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 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 SY08 RXB, 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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SY08 RXB is a 2008 Proton Savvy, first registered on 27 March 2008.

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