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YJ57 TZC

2007 Proton Savvy

Red Petrol 1149cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires12 Feb 2027
Tests20 (15 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

71,878 mi
Last recorded71,878 miles
Recorded on29 Jan 2026
Typical for 2007 Proton Savvy36,234 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYJ57 TZC
MakeProton
ModelSavvy
Year2007
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,149cc

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MOT History

15 pass 5 fail
Pass 29 Jan 2026 71,878 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material All four corners (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Pass 13 Feb 2025 59,987 miles

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

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

Pass 8 Feb 2024 53,289 miles

Offside Front Tyre slighly worn on outer & inner edge.

Pass 2 Feb 2023 45,535 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Pass 12 Feb 2022 67,910 miles
Fail 9 Feb 2022 367,907 miles

Nearside Rear Wheel bearing rough when rotated (5.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Service brake effort inadequate at a wheel (1.2.1 (a) (i))

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Service brake efficiency below requirements (1.2.2 (a) (i))

Pass 18 Jan 2021 26,579 miles
Pass 21 Jan 2020 23,866 miles

Nearside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

heat shield at cat deterated

Pass 11 Feb 2019 20,797 miles
Fail 1 Feb 2019 20,797 miles

Offside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Fail 29 Mar 2018 20,751 miles

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

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit 3mm (4.1.E.1)

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

Pass 18 Apr 2017 19,643 miles
Pass 21 Apr 2016 16,052 miles

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Shock absorber has a light misting of oil Nearside front and rear shocks (2.7.3)

Pass 10 Nov 2014 8,798 miles

n/s/f tyre has slit on outer sidewall but not deep enouf to reach cords.

Fail 1 Nov 2014 8,457 miles

Offside Front Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) leaking from a joint (2.3.3b) DANGEROUS

n/s/f tyre has slit on outer sidewall but not deep enouf to reach cords.

Pass 4 Nov 2013 4,245 miles

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

offside rear brake binding slightly

Fail 12 Oct 2012 4,139 miles

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Pass 12 Oct 2012 4,139 miles
Pass 13 Oct 2011 3,791 miles

NSR SHOCKABSORBER SLIGHT SWEATING.

Pass 14 Oct 2010 3,528 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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YJ57 TZC is a 2007 Proton Savvy in Red with a 1,149cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

Across all 2007 Proton Savvy models, the average MOT pass rate is 68.8% with a typical mileage of 36,234 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 YJ57 TZC, 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 19 years old, this Proton Savvy is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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YJ57 TZC is a 2007 Proton Savvy, first registered on 8 November 2007.

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