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YG58 AKN

2008 Proton Savvy

Blue Petrol 1149cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires17 Aug 2018
Tests13 (7 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate53.8%

Mileage

77,846 mi
Last recorded77,846 miles
Recorded on11 Aug 2017
Typical for 2008 Proton Savvy37,900 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYG58 AKN
MakeProton
ModelSavvy
Year2008
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,149cc

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MOT History

7 pass 6 fail
Pass 11 Aug 2017 77,846 miles

exhaust corroded

both front tyres, outer walls damaged

corrosion on suspension and coil springs

corrosion started on underbody

n/s/f wheel rim, impact damage to inner bead

o/s/r tyre wearing on inner edge

screen chipped

Fail 11 Aug 2017 77,846 miles

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

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

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

both front tyres, outer walls damaged

corrosion on suspension and coil springs

corrosion started on underbody

exhaust corroded

n/s/f wheel rim, impact damage to inner bead

o/s handbrake not locking up

o/s/r tyre wearing on inner edge

screen chipped

Pass 18 Aug 2016 75,157 miles
Fail 17 Aug 2016 75,157 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp does not illuminate (3.4.1b)

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

Pass 11 Aug 2015 68,262 miles
Fail 7 Aug 2015 68,262 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (3.4.1c)

Battery insecure (1.9.1)

front brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

front brakes release unevenly (3.7.B.4)

offside front ABS ring cracked

Pass 12 Jul 2014 60,608 miles
Fail 11 Jul 2014 60,597 miles

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

slight play in nearside rear, front subframe mount

Pass 8 Aug 2013 58,559 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

both sides front tyres wearing on edges

Fail 7 Aug 2013 58,559 miles

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

Nearside front brake excessively fluctuating (3.7.B.3)

Nearside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

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

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

Offside front brake excessively fluctuating (3.7.B.3)

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

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

both sides front tyres wearing on edges

Pass 24 Dec 2012 58,246 miles

BRAKE PIPES TO OSR AND NSR BACKPLATES CORRODING.

NSF TYRE SCRUBBING OFF OUTER EDGE.

Rear Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Pass 20 Feb 2012 50,333 miles
Fail 20 Feb 2012 50,332 miles

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

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

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

front brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

FRONT BRAKE DISCS SHOWING EARLY WEAR AND COROSSION AT EDGES.

PAS FLUID WEEPAGE AND DAMPAGE AT OSF UNDERSIDE.

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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YG58 AKN is a 2008 Proton Savvy in Blue with a 1,149cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 53.8%.

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 YG58 AKN, 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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YG58 AKN is a 2008 Proton Savvy, first registered on 1 September 2008.

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