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YX08 XJB

2008 Proton Savvy

Black Petrol 1149cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires24 Aug 2017
Tests12 (7 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate58.3%

Mileage

86,543 mi
Last recorded86,543 miles
Recorded on25 Aug 2016
Typical for 2008 Proton Savvy37,900 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYX08 XJB
MakeProton
ModelSavvy
Year2008
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,149cc

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MOT History

7 pass 5 fail
Pass 25 Aug 2016 86,543 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases middle pipe (7.1.2)

Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) has slight seepage power steering switch (2.3.3b)

fuel filter insucure

Pass 25 Aug 2015 79,960 miles

Offside Front Tie bar/rod has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

fuel filter heavily corroded

n/s/f brake binding slightly

o/s/f tyre perished

Fail 25 Aug 2015 79,960 miles

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

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

Offside Stop lamp adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.2.1f)

Offside Front Tie bar/rod has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

fuel filter heavily corroded

n/s/f brake binding slightly

o/s/f tyre perished

Pass 10 Jun 2014 72,701 miles

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

Fail 28 May 2014 72,318 miles

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

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

Offside Rear position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Offside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Offside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Rear fog lamp switch faulty (1.3.1a)

Pass 23 Aug 2013 68,067 miles

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

Nearside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Nearside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Oil leak

Fail 22 Aug 2013 68,024 miles

Nearside Front Sub-frame attachment bracket/mounting damaged and its strength is seriously reduced (2.4.G.1)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

Nearside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Nearside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

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

Oil leak

Pass 23 Aug 2012 60,712 miles
Pass 16 Feb 2012 58,434 miles

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

Front heatshield loose.

Nearside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Offside Front Drag link end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Fail 13 Feb 2012 58,434 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Nearside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

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

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

Front heatshield loose.

Nearside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Offside Front Drag link end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 1 Mar 2011 49,643 miles
Fail 1 Mar 2011 49,643 miles

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

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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YX08 XJB is a 2008 Proton Savvy in Black with a 1,149cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 58.3%.

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 YX08 XJB, 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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YX08 XJB is a 2008 Proton Savvy, first registered on 1 March 2008.

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