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WA08 MHZ

2008 Proton Savvy

Green Petrol 1149cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires6 Jul 2021
Tests15 (10 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

55,269 mi
Last recorded55,269 miles
Recorded on15 Nov 2021
Typical for 2008 Proton Savvy37,900 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

10 pass 5 fail
Fail 15 Nov 2021 55,269 miles

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

Exhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds manufacturer's specified limits (8.2.1.2 (a))

Nearside Rear Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

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

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

Front Brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

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

Pass 7 Jul 2020 54,337 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 8 Jul 2019 51,848 miles
Fail 3 Jul 2019 51,789 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 9 Jul 2018 48,408 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases centre box small hole (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 29 Jun 2017 44,584 miles

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

Fail 23 Jun 2017 44,490 miles

Headlamp aim too low both (1.8)

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

Pass 15 Jun 2016 40,205 miles
Pass 10 Jun 2015 35,948 miles

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

Pass 26 Jun 2014 32,711 miles

front and rear tyres of diffrent size

o/s/r tyre begining to perish and crack

Fail 25 Jun 2014 32,707 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Side repeater incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

rear brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

rear parking (secondary) brakes imbalanced (3.7.B.6b)

front and rear tyres of diffrent size

o/s/r tyre begining to perish and crack

Pass 12 Aug 2013 29,515 miles

front and rear tyres different sizes

Fail 7 Aug 2013 29,468 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

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

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

Power steering component(s) leaking (2.3.3b)

Power steering fluid level below minimum (2.3.1)

front and rear tyres different sizes

Pass 9 Aug 2012 24,590 miles
Pass 15 Jul 2011 19,016 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 MHZ is a 2008 Proton Savvy in Green with a 1,149cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 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 WA08 MHZ, 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 MHZ is a 2008 Proton Savvy, first registered on 18 July 2008.

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