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WA08 BLZ

2008 Proton Savvy

Green Petrol 1149cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires30 Sep 2021
Tests17 (11 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate64.7%

Mileage

72,184 mi
Last recorded72,184 miles
Recorded on1 Oct 2020
Typical for 2008 Proton Savvy37,900 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationWA08 BLZ
MakeProton
ModelSavvy
Year2008
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,149cc

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MOT History

11 pass 6 fail
Pass 1 Oct 2020 72,184 miles

ENGINE RADIATOR COOLING FAN NOT OPERATNG CORRECTLY CAUSING ENGINE TO OVER HEAT WHEN VEHICLE IS STATIONARY.

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Rear Seat belt buckle slightly damaged CASSING MISSING. (7.1.2 (d))

Offside Front Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Seat belt buckle slightly damaged CASSING MISSING. (7.1.2 (d))

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

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

Fail 21 Sep 2020 72,089 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Other passenger door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle (6.2.3 (a))

Offside Front Inner Vehicle structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced SILL TO FLOOR. (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Front Outer Vehicle structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced SILL. (6.1.1 (c) (i))

ENGINE RADIATOR COOLING FAN NOT OPERATNG CORRECTLY CAUSING ENGINE TO OVER HEAT WHEN VEHICLE IS STATIONARY.

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Rear Seat belt buckle slightly damaged CASSING MISSING. (7.1.2 (d))

Offside Front Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Seat belt buckle slightly damaged CASSING MISSING. (7.1.2 (d))

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

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

Pass 20 Sep 2019 67,926 miles

Nearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material to flexible hose (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Fail 20 Sep 2019 67,926 miles

Nearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material to flexible hose (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Pass 26 Sep 2018 59,157 miles

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

Offside Front Lower Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive inner/outer sill panel (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Offside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Fail 18 Sep 2018 59,104 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Nearside Rear Wheel bearing rough when rotated (5.1.3 (b) (i))

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

Offside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Power steering pipe/hose leaking from valve in hose (2.1.5 (a))

Offside Rear Inner Tyre has a lump, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure sidewall (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

Offside floor to sill is becoming corroded

Power steering fluid level below minimum (2.1.5 (b) (i))

Pass 30 Sep 2017 52,430 miles
Pass 13 Dec 2016 52,014 miles

Both front brakes binding slightly ( brake caliper slides) , suggest attention soon !.................

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit Inner edge is worn very near !........................ (4.1.E.1)

Pass 17 Dec 2015 50,161 miles

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

Fail 17 Dec 2015 50,160 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

Offside Rear Rear wheel bearing has excessive play (2.6.2)

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

Pass 25 Feb 2015 48,626 miles

N/S Front tyre has a cut in it

Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Fail 20 Feb 2015 48,523 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Front Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Rear Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.6.1)

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

N/S Front tyre has a cut in it

Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Fail 14 Feb 2014 42,587 miles

Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

O/S rear wheel bearing starting to get rough

Pass 14 Feb 2014 42,587 miles

O/S rear wheel bearing starting to get rough

Pass 1 Mar 2013 37,030 miles

rear brakes binding slightly

Pass 25 Feb 2012 29,957 miles

Nearside Front 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 22 Feb 2011 22,268 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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WA08 BLZ is a 2008 Proton Savvy in Green with a 1,149cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 64.7%.

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 WA08 BLZ, 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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WA08 BLZ is a 2008 Proton Savvy, first registered on 1 March 2008.

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