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YG08 GFO

2008 Proton Savvy

Blue Petrol 1149cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires17 Jul 2027
Tests19 (16 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate84.2%

Mileage

52,015 mi
Last recorded52,015 miles
Recorded on18 Jul 2026
Typical for 2008 Proton Savvy37,900 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYG08 GFO
MakeProton
ModelSavvy
Year2008
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,149cc

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MOT History

16 pass 3 fail
Pass 18 Jul 2026 52,015 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material all of them (1.1.11 (c))

general age related corrosion

Fail 10 Jul 2026 51,994 miles

Nearside Front Integral body structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced sill (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Front Integral body structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced sill (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material all of them (1.1.11 (c))

general age related corrosion

Pass 1 Jul 2025 47,344 miles

GENERAL UNDER FLOOR CORROSION

INNER SILLS CORRODED

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

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

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

Pass 1 Jul 2024 39,541 miles

Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both front tyres worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced floor corroded outside prescribed area (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive gearbox end plate corroded and leaking (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 26 Jun 2023 29,617 miles

Nearside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

Offside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

Offside Rear Nail in tyre

Pass 15 Jun 2022 23,697 miles

Central Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

FUEL FILTER CORRODING

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

Fail 15 Jun 2022 23,697 miles

Central Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

FUEL FILTER CORRODING

Offside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

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

Pass 18 Jun 2021 15,945 miles

Central Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Fail 16 Jun 2021 15,945 miles

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

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

Central Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

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

Pass 23 Jun 2020 15,086 miles
Pass 7 Mar 2019 14,737 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing both sides rear (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

exhaust slightly corroded

Pass 12 May 2018 14,088 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 20 May 2017 12,948 miles
Pass 29 Apr 2016 11,602 miles
Pass 13 May 2015 10,427 miles
Pass 10 May 2014 9,304 miles

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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

Pass 13 May 2013 8,121 miles
Pass 2 May 2012 6,834 miles
Pass 13 May 2011 5,364 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 GFO is a 2008 Proton Savvy in Blue with a 1,149cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 84.2%.

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 YG08 GFO, 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 YG08 GFO registered?

YG08 GFO is a 2008 Proton Savvy, first registered on 6 March 2008.

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