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YG08 GGE

2008 Proton Savvy

Black Petrol 1149cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires25 Mar 2021
Tests13 (10 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate76.9%

Mileage

59,732 mi
Last recorded59,732 miles
Recorded on25 Mar 2020
Typical for 2008 Proton Savvy37,900 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYG08 GGE
MakeProton
ModelSavvy
Year2008
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,149cc

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MOT History

10 pass 3 fail
Pass 25 Mar 2020 59,732 miles
Pass 26 Mar 2019 54,772 miles
Fail 25 Mar 2019 54,772 miles

Nearside Rear Exhaust emissions likely to be affected by an exhaust leak (8.2.1.1 (b))

Rear Stop lamp(s) not working all stop lamps inop (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 22 Mar 2018 49,307 miles
Fail 19 Mar 2018 49,286 miles

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

Offside Front Brake pad(s) has restricted free movement over heated (3.5.1k)

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

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Offside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Rear rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) leaking from pas switch (2.3.3b)

Front discs worn and in poor condition

o/s/r rack boot twisted

Pass 7 Mar 2017 43,427 miles
Pass 24 Feb 2016 37,736 miles

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

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

Pass 24 Feb 2015 30,597 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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

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

Pass 18 Feb 2014 24,444 miles
Fail 18 Feb 2014 24,444 miles

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

Centre Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

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

Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Pass 5 Feb 2013 18,789 miles
Pass 20 Jan 2012 12,863 miles

NSF TYRE SCRUBBING OFF AT EDGES AND SMALL CUTS IN OUTER SIDEWALL.

OSF TYRE SCRUBBING OFF AT EDGES.

Pass 14 Feb 2011 5,156 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 GGE is a 2008 Proton Savvy in Black with a 1,149cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.9%.

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 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 GGE, 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 GGE registered?

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

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The MOT history for YG08 GGE shows 13 tests with a 76.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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