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WA08 FWS

2008 Proton Savvy

Grey Petrol 1149cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires12 Nov 2021
Tests16 (10 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate62.5%

Mileage

54,650 mi
Last recorded54,650 miles
Recorded on13 Nov 2020
Typical for 2008 Proton Savvy37,900 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

10 pass 6 fail
Pass 13 Nov 2020 54,650 miles

Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Both (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 18 Apr 2019 53,031 miles

Front both tyres have age cracks on inner side walls

Nearside Rear tyre valve split

Rear wiper rubber blade split away

Fail 18 Apr 2019 53,031 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low image not on screen (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Headlamp aim too low image not on screen (4.1.2 (a))

Front both tyres have age cracks on inner side walls

Nearside Rear tyre valve split

Vehicles internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights ()

Pass 3 May 2018 51,500 miles

Central Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases box front area (7.1.2)

Nearside Front tyre slightly out of shape

Fail 3 May 2018 51,500 miles

Central Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases box front area (7.1.2)

Nearside Front Valve stem seriously damaged (4.1.D.1e)

Nearside Front tyre slightly out of shape

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Front Valve stem seriously damaged (4.1.D.1e)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 8 May 2017 50,437 miles
Fail 4 May 2017 50,436 miles

Central Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Offside Rear Tyre fouling a part of the vehicle (4.1.D.2)

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Rear fog lamp tell tale not working (1.3.1b)

Pass 18 Apr 2016 49,303 miles

Offside Obligatory mirror damaged, but not seriously affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

Fail 18 Apr 2016 49,303 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Obligatory mirror damaged, but not seriously affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

Pass 13 Apr 2015 46,942 miles

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

rear brakes slight binding

Fail 29 Jan 2014 37,615 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 29 Jan 2014 37,615 miles
Fail 16 Sep 2013 37,435 miles

Nearside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

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

Offside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Pass 11 Feb 2013 33,763 miles
Pass 13 Feb 2012 26,926 miles
Pass 15 Feb 2011 20,480 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 FWS 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 62.5%.

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 FWS, 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 FWS registered?

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

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