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VN57 LXK

2008 Proton Savvy

Silver Petrol 1149cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires19 Nov 2019
Tests11 (9 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate81.8%

Mileage

14,966 mi
Last recorded14,966 miles
Recorded on20 Nov 2018
Typical for 2008 Proton Savvy37,900 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationVN57 LXK
MakeProton
ModelSavvy
Year2008
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,149cc

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MOT History

9 pass 2 fail
Pass 20 Nov 2018 14,966 miles
Pass 10 Jan 2018 14,369 miles
Pass 11 Jan 2017 13,795 miles
Fail 10 Jan 2017 13,792 miles

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

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

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

rear brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

Pass 14 Jan 2016 13,083 miles
Pass 15 Jan 2015 12,314 miles

exhaust rubbers perished

Pass 16 Jan 2014 11,205 miles

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

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

Pass 17 Jan 2013 10,104 miles
Pass 16 Jan 2012 8,184 miles

Nearside rear brake grabbing slightly (3.7.A.5b)

rear brake application 35% imbalanced

Pass 13 Jan 2011 6,127 miles
Fail 13 Jan 2011 6,127 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (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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VN57 LXK is a 2008 Proton Savvy in Silver with a 1,149cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81.8%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 VN57 LXK, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was VN57 LXK registered?

VN57 LXK is a 2008 Proton Savvy, first registered on 22 January 2008.

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The MOT history for VN57 LXK shows 11 tests with a 81.8% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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