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EY08 LXS

2008 Proton Savvy

Green Petrol 1149cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires31 Mar 2025
Tests17 (12 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate70.6%

Mileage

72,625 mi
Last recorded72,625 miles
Recorded on28 Mar 2024
Typical for 2008 Proton Savvy37,900 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationEY08 LXS
MakeProton
ModelSavvy
Year2008
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,149cc

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MOT History

12 pass 5 fail
Pass 28 Mar 2024 72,625 miles

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Fail 27 Mar 2024 72,622 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 24 Mar 2023 68,550 miles
Pass 1 Apr 2022 64,703 miles
Pass 1 Apr 2021 60,109 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Fail 29 Mar 2021 60,094 miles

Nearside Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 1 Apr 2020 54,930 miles
Pass 25 Jan 2019 49,114 miles
Pass 16 Jan 2018 43,000 miles

nearside rear shock absorber leaking

Fail 12 Jan 2018 42,988 miles

Offside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

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

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

nearside rear shock absorber leaking

Pass 21 Jan 2017 37,116 miles
Fail 21 Jan 2017 37,116 miles

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

Pass 26 Jan 2016 37,033 miles
Pass 27 Jan 2015 36,751 miles

centre exhaust heat shield loose

nearside and offside rear tyres cracking on sidewalls

Pass 28 Jan 2014 36,650 miles
Fail 23 Jan 2014 36,648 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 12 Mar 2011 36,103 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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EY08 LXS is a 2008 Proton Savvy in Green with a 1,149cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70.6%.

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 EY08 LXS, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was EY08 LXS registered?

EY08 LXS is a 2008 Proton Savvy, first registered on 31 March 2008.

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The MOT history for EY08 LXS shows 17 tests with a 70.6% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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