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VU08 OMP

2008 Proton Savvy

Orange Petrol 1149cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires1 Feb 2018
Tests12 (8 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

54,465 mi
Last recorded54,465 miles
Recorded on2 Feb 2017
Typical for 2008 Proton Savvy37,900 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationVU08 OMP
MakeProton
ModelSavvy
Year2008
ColourOrange
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,149cc

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MOT History

8 pass 4 fail
Pass 2 Feb 2017 54,465 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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

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

Fail 2 Feb 2017 54,465 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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

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

Power steering fluid level below minimum (2.3.1)

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

Pass 2 Feb 2016 52,049 miles
Pass 23 Sep 2015 49,558 miles
Pass 9 Mar 2015 47,401 miles

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

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

Fail 9 Mar 2015 47,401 miles

Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

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

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

Fail 10 Mar 2014 41,432 miles

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

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

Oil leak

Pass 10 Mar 2014 41,432 miles

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

Oil leak

Pass 4 Mar 2013 33,930 miles
Fail 4 Mar 2013 33,930 miles

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

Pass 27 Feb 2012 28,447 miles
Pass 17 Feb 2011 21,682 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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VU08 OMP is a 2008 Proton Savvy in Orange with a 1,149cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 OMP, 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 OMP registered?

VU08 OMP is a 2008 Proton Savvy, first registered on 10 March 2008.

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The MOT history for VU08 OMP shows 12 tests with a 66.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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