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WJ08 WBY

2008 Proton Savvy

Black Petrol 1149cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires13 Feb 2022
Tests19 (11 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate57.9%

Mileage

110,884 mi
Last recorded110,884 miles
Recorded on11 Feb 2021
Typical for 2008 Proton Savvy37,900 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationWJ08 WBY
MakeProton
ModelSavvy
Year2008
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,149cc

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MOT History

11 pass 8 fail
Pass 11 Feb 2021 110,884 miles

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

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

Fail 2 Feb 2021 110,884 miles

Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn both (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

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

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

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

Pass 7 Feb 2020 105,362 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Fail 29 Jan 2020 105,362 miles

Brake performance not tested (1.2.1 (g))

Emissions not tested immobilised (8.2.1.2 (d))

Hazard warning lamps inoperative (4.4.1 (e))

Headlamp aim too low both adjusters broken (4.1.2 (a))

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

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

Stop lamp(s) all not working (4.3.1 (a) (iii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

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

Pass 14 Feb 2019 95,841 miles

Hazard warning switch faulty (4.4.2 (a) (i))

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

Offside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Fail 14 Feb 2019 95,841 miles

Hazard warning switch faulty (4.4.2 (a) (i))

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

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

Offside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Pass 5 Feb 2018 85,863 miles

Nearside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Offside Front knocking from suspension when driving

Fail 5 Feb 2018 85,863 miles

Hazard warning switch faulty (1.4.B.1d)

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

Offside Rear wheel bearing has excessive play (2.6.2)

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

Nearside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Offside Front knocking from suspension when driving

Pass 8 Feb 2017 77,545 miles

Offside Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

Offside Rear tyre worn on inner edge

Pass 5 Apr 2016 71,736 miles

Offside Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

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

Fail 5 Apr 2016 71,736 miles

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

Offside Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

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

Pass 8 Apr 2015 62,854 miles

Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

n/s/f tyre cut in side wall

o/s/f tyre cut in side wall

Fail 7 Apr 2015 62,854 miles

Nearside Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.6.1)

Power steering component(s) leaking (2.3.3b)

Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

n/s/f tyre cut in side wall

o/s/f tyre cut in side wall

Pass 8 Apr 2014 54,184 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

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

Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) has slight seepage from a joint (2.3.3b)

n/s/f tyre has a cut in the side wall

Pass 5 Apr 2013 46,159 miles

Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Fail 5 Apr 2013 46,159 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Pass 29 Mar 2012 38,588 miles
Fail 27 Mar 2012 38,582 miles

Exhaust emits an excessive level of metered smoke for a non-turbo charged engine (7.4.B.3b)

Pass 1 Apr 2011 30,864 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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WJ08 WBY is a 2008 Proton Savvy in Black with a 1,149cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 57.9%.

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 WJ08 WBY, 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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WJ08 WBY is a 2008 Proton Savvy, first registered on 3 April 2008.

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