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DK08 HAU

2008 Proton Savvy

Black Petrol 1149cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires20 Jun 2019
Tests16 (8 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate50%

Mileage

105,987 mi
Last recorded105,987 miles
Recorded on19 Jul 2019
Typical for 2008 Proton Savvy37,900 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDK08 HAU
MakeProton
ModelSavvy
Year2008
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,149cc

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MOT History

8 pass 8 fail
Fail 19 Jul 2019 105,987 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (1.6 (b))

Exhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

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

Offside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

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

Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Pass 8 Jun 2018 102,080 miles

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

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

Fail 7 Jun 2018 102,071 miles

Exhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Rear fog lamp tell-tale not working (4.9.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

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

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

Pass 19 Jun 2017 96,253 miles

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

Fail 13 Jun 2017 96,225 miles

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

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

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

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (3.7.B.5b)

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

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

Pass 21 Jun 2016 91,403 miles

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

Fail 17 Jun 2016 91,402 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Front position lamp(s) not working x2 (1.1.A.3b)

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively x2 (8.2.2)

front brake binding both (3.7.B.1)

rear brake binding both (3.7.B.1)

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

Pass 31 Mar 2015 86,322 miles

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

n/s/r o/s/r o/s/f wheel binding slightly

Fail 31 Mar 2015 86,322 miles

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

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

n/s/r o/s/r o/s/f wheel binding slightly

Pass 19 Mar 2014 76,066 miles

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

both rear exhaust rubbers perished

Fail 19 Mar 2014 76,066 miles

Offside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

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

both rear exhaust rubbers perished

Fail 22 Mar 2013 66,530 miles

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

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 22 Mar 2013 66,530 miles

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

Pass 26 Mar 2012 54,584 miles

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

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

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

slight bind offside front wheel plus offside rear wheel

Pass 29 Mar 2011 41,327 miles

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

Fail 23 Mar 2011 41,067 miles

Nearside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

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

Nearside Front Road wheel bead rim badly distorted (4.2.A.1a) DANGEROUS

Nearside Headlamp aim aimed so that it dazzles other road users (1.8.A.1a)

Offside Headlamp aim aimed so that it dazzles other road users (1.8.A.1a)

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (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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DK08 HAU is a 2008 Proton Savvy in Black with a 1,149cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 50%.

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 DK08 HAU, 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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DK08 HAU is a 2008 Proton Savvy, first registered on 31 March 2008.

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