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YG08 GDZ

2008 Proton Savvy

Red Petrol 1149cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires26 Aug 2022
Tests18 (11 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate61.1%

Mileage

71,176 mi
Last recorded71,176 miles
Recorded on19 Aug 2022
Typical for 2008 Proton Savvy37,900 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYG08 GDZ
MakeProton
ModelSavvy
Year2008
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,149cc

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MOT History

11 pass 7 fail
Fail 19 Aug 2022 71,176 miles

Central Rear Exhaust system insecure exhaust rubber at backbox broken (6.1.2 (a))

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

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

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

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

Offside Front Integral body structure or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a body mounting outer sill corroded and hold (6.2.2 (d) (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 Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

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

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm worn on inside edge and perishing (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Driver's view Items removed from driver's view prior to test air freshner removed from mirror (3.1 (a) (ii))

Macpherson strut corroded but not seriously weakened both front corroded (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Front steering rack boot twisted

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

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

Oil leak, but not excessive oil leak at gearbox (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear Suspension component corroded but not seriously weakened all rear suspension parts corroded (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 26 Aug 2021 67,019 miles

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

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

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

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

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

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

Power steering component has slight seepage from a component power steering pipe pressure sensor (2.1.5 (a))

Fail 25 Aug 2021 67,017 miles

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

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

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

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

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

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

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

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

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

Power steering component has slight seepage from a component power steering pipe pressure sensor (2.1.5 (a))

Rear Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

Fail 18 Aug 2021 66,975 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Rear Inner Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Inner Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint worn to the extent there is a serious risk of detachment (2.1.3 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 27 Aug 2020 64,405 miles

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

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

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

Power steering component has slight seepage from a component switch (2.1.5 (a))

Pass 20 Mar 2019 57,922 miles

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

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

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

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

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

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Power steering component has slight seepage from a component p/s switch (2.1.5 (a))

Pass 6 Apr 2018 45,493 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Fail 26 Mar 2018 45,163 miles

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

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

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

Offside Rear Rear wheel bearing has excessive play (2.6.2)

Power steering component(s) leaking pressure sensor (2.3.3b)

Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Pass 22 Mar 2017 31,934 miles

Power steering component(s) has slight seepage from a component sensor (2.3.3b)

Rear Exhaust mount rubber split

front brake fluctuating, but not excessively both (3.7.B.3)

Pass 7 Apr 2016 19,117 miles
Fail 7 Apr 2016 19,116 miles

Offside Rear Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Pass 5 Mar 2015 17,702 miles

exhaust system showing heavy rusting

Fail 5 Mar 2015 17,702 miles

Fuel system component leaking (7.2.3)

exhaust system showing heavy rusting

Pass 10 Mar 2014 16,133 miles

Nail in offside rear tyre

Pass 9 Mar 2013 14,325 miles
Fail 9 Mar 2012 12,020 miles

Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Pass 9 Mar 2012 12,020 miles
Pass 7 Mar 2011 9,272 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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YG08 GDZ is a 2008 Proton Savvy in Red with a 1,149cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 61.1%.

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 YG08 GDZ, 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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YG08 GDZ is a 2008 Proton Savvy, first registered on 31 March 2008.

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