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GK08 VYY

2008 Proton Savvy

Green Petrol 1149cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires3 Nov 2021
Tests14 (10 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

46,527 mi
Last recorded46,527 miles
Recorded on4 Nov 2020
Typical for 2008 Proton Savvy37,900 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGK08 VYY
MakeProton
ModelSavvy
Year2008
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,149cc

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MOT History

10 pass 4 fail
Pass 4 Nov 2020 46,527 miles

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

Nearside Rear Tyre perished

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

Offside Rear Tyre perished

Pass 3 Apr 2019 33,859 miles

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

Fail 28 Mar 2019 33,859 miles

Nearside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Service brake lagging in operation (1.2.1 (d))

Nearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

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

Pass 21 Feb 2018 32,630 miles

Nearside Rear tyre cracking and perishing

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

Oil leak ()

rear brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

windscreen wipers splitting at ends

Pass 16 Mar 2017 31,553 miles

Nearside Rear tyre perishing

rear brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

Pass 18 Mar 2016 30,647 miles
Fail 18 Mar 2016 30,647 miles

Nearside Rear rear parking (secondary) brakes imbalanced low (3.7.B.6b)

Offside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

Pass 13 Mar 2015 28,872 miles
Fail 12 Mar 2015 28,872 miles

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

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Offside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Offside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Offside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

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

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

Pass 27 Mar 2014 24,999 miles
Fail 27 Mar 2014 24,998 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Windscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching into the swept area by more than 40mm outside zone 'A' (8.3.1e)

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

Pass 21 Mar 2013 21,725 miles
Pass 21 Mar 2012 18,882 miles
Pass 1 Apr 2011 9,674 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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GK08 VYY is a 2008 Proton Savvy in Green with a 1,149cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71.4%.

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 GK08 VYY, 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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GK08 VYY is a 2008 Proton Savvy, first registered on 11 March 2008.

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