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VU08 OMS

2008 Proton Savvy

Green Petrol 1149cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires2 Mar 2027
Tests22 (15 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate68.2%

Mileage

43,156 mi
Last recorded43,156 miles
Recorded on3 Mar 2026
Typical for 2008 Proton Savvy37,900 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationVU08 OMS
MakeProton
ModelSavvy
Year2008
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,149cc

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MOT History

15 pass 7 fail
Pass 3 Mar 2026 43,156 miles

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Pass 21 Feb 2025 38,780 miles

Brake fluid close to minimum mark (1.1.10 (d) (ii))

Offside Rear Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Fail 21 Feb 2025 38,780 miles

Brake fluid close to minimum mark (1.1.10 (d) (ii))

Offside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Offside Rear Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Pass 7 Feb 2024 32,014 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Fail 18 Dec 2023 32,009 miles

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

Exhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))

Exhaust emissions likely to be affected by an exhaust leak (8.2.1.1 (b))

Offside Front Upper Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

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

Offside Rear Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Pass 5 Dec 2022 26,773 miles
Fail 22 Nov 2022 26,642 miles

Emissions not tested (8.2.1.2 (d))

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Pass 22 Nov 2021 22,667 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge inner edges worn , sidewall cracking (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing inner edges wearing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge inner edges worn , sidewall cracking (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing inner edges wearing also has a cut (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Fail 22 Nov 2021 22,667 miles

Headlamp aim too low both sides adjusted (4.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge inner edges worn , sidewall cracking (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing inner edges wearing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge inner edges worn , sidewall cracking (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing inner edges wearing also has a cut (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 15 Oct 2020 17,544 miles

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged outer wall (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Fail 13 Oct 2020 17,544 miles

Offside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Offside Rear Service brake lagging in operation (1.2.1 (d))

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged outer wall (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 15 Apr 2019 13,582 miles

Offside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Power steering component has slight seepage from a component (2.1.5 (a))

Pass 11 Apr 2018 10,533 miles
Pass 5 Apr 2017 8,755 miles
Pass 22 Mar 2016 8,355 miles
Pass 2 Apr 2015 8,148 miles
Pass 18 Mar 2014 7,756 miles
Pass 19 Mar 2013 7,254 miles
Fail 19 Mar 2013 7,254 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low and too far to the left. (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too low and too far to the right. (1.8)

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 8 Mar 2012 6,735 miles
Pass 18 Mar 2011 6,220 miles
Fail 9 Mar 2011 6,220 miles

Nearside 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 OMS is a 2008 Proton Savvy in Green with a 1,149cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.2%.

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 OMS, 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 VU08 OMS registered?

VU08 OMS is a 2008 Proton Savvy, first registered on 28 March 2008.

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The MOT history for VU08 OMS shows 22 tests with a 68.2% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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