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HG58 BYF

2008 Proton Savvy

Red Petrol 1149cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires14 Jan 2026
Tests22 (14 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate63.6%

Mileage

24,573 mi
Last recorded24,573 miles
Recorded on15 Jan 2025
Typical for 2008 Proton Savvy37,900 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationHG58 BYF
MakeProton
ModelSavvy
Year2008
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,149cc

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MOT History

14 pass 8 fail
Pass 15 Jan 2025 24,573 miles
Fail 3 Jan 2025 24,571 miles

Stop lamp(s) all not working (4.3.1 (a) (iii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

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

Fail 11 Oct 2024 24,540 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low & Wont adjust (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low & Wont adjust (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Stop lamp(s) all not working (4.3.1 (a) (iii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

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

Pass 24 Oct 2023 22,523 miles

Central Rear Exhaust mounting defective hanger snapped (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated slightly perished (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated slightly weeping grease (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated slightly perished (5.3.4 (b) (i))

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

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

auxiliary belts slightly perished

Pass 29 Sep 2022 20,648 miles

Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

Fail 28 Sep 2022 20,647 miles

Rear Registration plate incorrect (0.1 (c))

Nearside Front Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Nearside Rear Tyre obviously under inflated (5.2.3 (l))

Pass 14 Oct 2021 18,850 miles
Fail 13 Oct 2021 18,850 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 21 Oct 2020 18,137 miles

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

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Fail 20 Oct 2020 18,137 miles

Offside Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

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

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 6 Sep 2019 16,547 miles
Fail 5 Sep 2019 16,547 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure Inner sidewall (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

both front tyres have shallow cuts on inner sidewalls

Pass 1 Sep 2018 14,309 miles
Pass 29 Aug 2017 12,092 miles
Pass 22 Aug 2016 10,271 miles
Fail 22 Aug 2016 10,270 miles

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

Nearside Front Inner Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Inner Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b) DANGEROUS

Front o/s & n/s tyre pressures look low.

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

Pass 14 Aug 2015 8,345 miles

Nearside Rear Inner Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

Pass 11 Sep 2014 6,764 miles
Fail 11 Sep 2014 6,762 miles

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

Pass 15 Oct 2013 5,620 miles

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

body damaged areas.

Pass 11 Oct 2012 4,491 miles

near side rear tyre started to wear on edge

Pass 20 Oct 2011 3,748 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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HG58 BYF is a 2008 Proton Savvy in Red with a 1,149cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 63.6%.

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 HG58 BYF, 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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HG58 BYF is a 2008 Proton Savvy, first registered on 29 October 2008.

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