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VU08 OLX

2008 Proton Savvy

Grey Petrol 1149cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires21 Mar 2022
Tests18 (11 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate61.1%

Mileage

43,304 mi
Last recorded43,304 miles
Recorded on20 Jan 2023
Typical for 2008 Proton Savvy37,900 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationVU08 OLX
MakeProton
ModelSavvy
Year2008
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,149cc

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MOT History

11 pass 7 fail
Fail 20 Jan 2023 43,304 miles

Electronic stability control warning lamp indicates a fault (7.12 (e))

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.2.2 (g))

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt upper boot split. (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords deep cracking from outer tread area to side wall of tyre. (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Offside Front Road wheel badly distorted inner rim. (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords deep cracking on outer tread area to side wall of tyre. (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Offside Rear Road wheel slightly distorted inner rim. (5.2.2 (c) (i))

rear wash wipe blade torn.

Pass 18 Mar 2021 42,294 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 3mm (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 3mm (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 17 Mar 2021 42,293 miles

Central Upper Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Front Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 3mm (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 3mm (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 3 Mar 2020 39,354 miles
Fail 2 Mar 2020 39,354 miles

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

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

Pass 18 Mar 2019 37,271 miles

Nearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material inner flitch (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material inner flitch (1.1.11 (c))

both front brake discs corroding

centre stop lamp not working

Pass 22 Mar 2018 35,602 miles

Nearside Rear tyre side wall cracking.

Offside Rear tyre side wall cracking.

centre stop light not working

Fail 22 Mar 2018 35,600 miles

Offside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Nearside Rear tyre side wall cracking.

Offside Rear tyre side wall cracking.

centre stop light not working

Pass 26 Apr 2017 33,984 miles

Rear Passenger seat(s) missing at time of test ()

centre brake light inop

Pass 22 Feb 2016 30,916 miles
Pass 2 Mar 2015 27,852 miles
Fail 2 Mar 2015 27,852 miles

Centre Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 7 Mar 2014 24,450 miles
Pass 25 Feb 2013 17,707 miles

Cut in inner sidewall NSR tyre, cords not visible.

Cut in outer wall NSF tyre, cords not visible.

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

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

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

Pass 29 Feb 2012 11,432 miles
Fail 24 Feb 2012 11,380 miles

Power steering component(s) leaking (2.3.3b)

Pass 21 Mar 2011 6,474 miles
Fail 21 Mar 2011 6,474 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Front 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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VU08 OLX is a 2008 Proton Savvy in Grey with a 1,149cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 61.1%.

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 VU08 OLX, 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 VU08 OLX registered?

VU08 OLX is a 2008 Proton Savvy, first registered on 5 March 2008.

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