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HG08 GXM

2008 Proton Savvy

Grey Petrol 1149cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires13 Nov 2020
Tests16 (11 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate68.8%

Mileage

34,703 mi
Last recorded34,703 miles
Recorded on14 Nov 2019
Typical for 2008 Proton Savvy37,900 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationHG08 GXM
MakeProton
ModelSavvy
Year2008
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,149cc

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MOT History

11 pass 5 fail
Pass 14 Nov 2019 34,703 miles

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 11 Nov 2019 34,703 miles

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

Front Service brake excessively binding both sides (1.2.1 (f))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

over heated during emission test, header tank now empty

Pass 27 Feb 2019 33,615 miles

Nearside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

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

rear exhaust rubbers broken

rear o/s tyre wearing on inner edge

Pass 1 Mar 2018 31,783 miles

Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()

Offside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Fail 28 Feb 2018 31,783 miles

Offside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Power steering fluid level below minimum (2.3.1)

Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) leaking from a joint (2.3.3b)

Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()

Offside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Pass 10 Mar 2017 29,488 miles

Oil leak ()

Pass 7 Mar 2016 27,530 miles

Nearside Front slight bind

Offside Front brake slight bind

Pass 5 Mar 2015 25,372 miles
Fail 4 Mar 2015 25,372 miles

Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Pass 1 Apr 2014 23,555 miles
Fail 31 Mar 2014 23,555 miles

Battery insecure (1.9.1)

Offside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Pass 5 Apr 2013 22,210 miles

Engine Management light remains on

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

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

Fail 26 Mar 2013 22,209 miles

Hazard warning lamps not flashing in phase, with ignition off (1.4.B.1f)

Nearside Front Battery insecure (1.9.1)

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Engine Management light remains on

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

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

Pass 28 Mar 2012 20,441 miles

n/s front tyre worn on the outer edge

needs tracking

o/s front tyre worn on the edges

rear wiper rubber split

Pass 8 Feb 2012 20,033 miles
Pass 21 Mar 2011 16,174 miles

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

front brake disc,s slightly worn /// near side rear tyre started to get low on outer edge

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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HG08 GXM is a 2008 Proton Savvy in Grey with a 1,149cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.8%.

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 HG08 GXM, 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 HG08 GXM registered?

HG08 GXM is a 2008 Proton Savvy, first registered on 31 March 2008.

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