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GX08 JBV

2008 Proton Savvy

Orange Petrol 1149cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires6 Jan 2021
Tests18 (10 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate55.6%

Mileage

70,907 mi
Last recorded70,907 miles
Recorded on5 Jan 2021
Typical for 2008 Proton Savvy37,900 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGX08 JBV
MakeProton
ModelSavvy
Year2008
ColourOrange
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,149cc

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MOT History

10 pass 8 fail
Fail 5 Jan 2021 70,907 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

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

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

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

Pass 7 Jan 2020 64,045 miles
Fail 6 Jan 2020 64,043 miles

Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

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

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

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

Pass 18 Dec 2018 59,401 miles
Fail 17 Dec 2018 59,399 miles

Headlamp aim too low both (4.1.2 (a))

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

Windscreen wiper blade defective both (3.4 (b) (i))

Pass 9 Dec 2017 53,723 miles

Offside Front Tyre very perished

Fail 9 Dec 2017 53,723 miles

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

Offside Front Tyre very perished

Pass 14 Dec 2016 48,177 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 22 Dec 2015 42,633 miles
Fail 21 Dec 2015 42,629 miles

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit at 2mm approx (4.1.E.1)

o/s/r tyre low inner edge

Fail 23 Feb 2015 39,889 miles

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 23 Feb 2015 39,889 miles
Pass 24 Feb 2014 36,544 miles
Fail 20 Feb 2014 36,511 miles

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

Exhaust rubber hangers are split.

Front brake pads are worn fairly low.

N/S/F and both rear tyres are worn near the limit.

Pass 20 Feb 2013 30,839 miles

nearside rear wheel has a bind!!bordeline pass

Fail 19 Feb 2013 30,836 miles

Offside Rear wheel bearing has excessive play (2.6.2)

nearside rear wheel has a bind!!bordeline pass

Pass 14 Feb 2012 22,998 miles
Pass 24 Feb 2011 16,388 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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GX08 JBV is a 2008 Proton Savvy in Orange with a 1,149cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 55.6%.

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 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 GX08 JBV, 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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What year was GX08 JBV registered?

GX08 JBV is a 2008 Proton Savvy, first registered on 7 June 2008.

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