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WA08 FWR

2008 Proton Savvy

Grey Petrol 1149cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires22 Jul 2026
Tests16 (15 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate93.8%

Mileage

52,869 mi
Last recorded52,869 miles
Recorded on23 Jul 2025
Typical for 2008 Proton Savvy37,900 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationWA08 FWR
MakeProton
ModelSavvy
Year2008
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,149cc

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MOT History

15 pass 1 fail
Pass 23 Jul 2025 52,869 miles

Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened Both Side. (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Outer Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear Coil spring corroded Both Side. (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Pass 16 Jul 2024 48,975 miles

Nearside Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Offside Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Fail 16 Jul 2024 48,971 miles

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

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

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

Registration plate lamp missing in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Nearside Front Inner Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Offside Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Pass 14 Jul 2023 47,000 miles
Pass 21 Jun 2022 35,399 miles
Pass 8 Jul 2021 30,799 miles
Pass 3 Jul 2020 27,594 miles
Pass 10 Jun 2019 25,995 miles
Pass 20 Jun 2018 23,561 miles
Pass 3 Jul 2017 20,910 miles
Pass 11 Jul 2016 18,762 miles
Pass 13 Jul 2015 16,084 miles

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

Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Pass 12 Mar 2014 14,996 miles
Pass 13 Mar 2013 13,145 miles

o/s/f shocker is damp

slight movement in both rear wheel bearings

Pass 20 Mar 2012 10,824 miles
Pass 15 Mar 2011 8,126 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 FWR is a 2008 Proton Savvy in Grey with a 1,149cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 93.8%.

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 WA08 FWR, 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 WA08 FWR registered?

WA08 FWR is a 2008 Proton Savvy, first registered on 20 March 2008.

Is WA08 FWR safe to buy?

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