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M18 TCW

2008 Proton Savvy

Silver Petrol 1149cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires18 Jan 2027
Tests42 (34 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate81%

Mileage

21,108 mi
Last recorded21,108 miles
Recorded on19 Jan 2026
Typical for 2008 Proton Savvy37,900 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationM18 TCW
MakeProton
ModelSavvy
Year2008
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,149cc

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MOT History

34 pass 8 fail
Pass 19 Jan 2026 21,108 miles

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

Fail 19 Jan 2026 21,106 miles

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

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

Pass 8 Sep 2025 96,606 miles

Nearside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Offside Outer Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive sill (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Offside Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Fail 4 Sep 2025 96,605 miles

Nearside Rear Other passenger door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle (6.2.3 (a))

Offside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

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

Nearside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Offside Outer Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive sill (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Offside Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 7 Sep 2024 93,223 miles

Rear Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

Fail 7 Sep 2024 93,223 miles

Rear Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

Stop lamp(s) remains on when the brakes are released (4.3.2 (a) (iii))

Pass 6 Sep 2024 20,966 miles
Pass 14 Dec 2023 90,748 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both front brake discs rusty (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed (7.1.2 (b) (ii))

Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Rear Coil spring corroded both rear (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Rear Exhaust mounting defective rear exhaust silencer support bracket detached by rust otherwise system adequately supported (6.1.2 (a))

Rear Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing both rear casings rusty (5.3.2 (b))

Rear rear exhaust silencer rusted

tow bar bracketry rusted

water inside n/s headlight

Fail 14 Dec 2023 90,748 miles

Nearside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both front brake discs rusty (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Front Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed (7.1.2 (b) (ii))

Offside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Rear Coil spring corroded both rear (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Rear Exhaust mounting defective rear exhaust silencer support bracket detached by rust otherwise system adequately supported (6.1.2 (a))

Rear Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing both rear casings rusty (5.3.2 (b))

Rear rear exhaust silencer rusted

tow bar bracketry rusted

water inside n/s headlight

Pass 22 Aug 2023 20,641 miles
Pass 15 Dec 2022 86,751 miles

Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

rear exhaust corroded

Fail 15 Dec 2022 86,751 miles

Nearside Headlamp has a product on the lens so that the light output is severely reduced (4.1.4 (b))

Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens so that the light output is severely reduced (4.1.4 (b))

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

rear exhaust corroded

Pass 16 Aug 2022 20,376 miles

Nearside Front Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Pass 13 Dec 2021 83,004 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

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

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Rear rear exhaust silencer corroded

Pass 25 Aug 2021 20,060 miles
Pass 11 Dec 2020 80,227 miles

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

rear exhaust box corroded

Pass 4 Sep 2020 19,988 miles
Pass 21 Dec 2019 78,506 miles

Exhaust rear silencer corroded

Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing corroded (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing corroded (5.3.2 (b))

Towbar slightly corroded within 30cm of towbar mounting (6.1.6 (i) (i))

Pass 5 Sep 2019 19,436 miles
Pass 6 Dec 2018 75,304 miles

Nearside Rear sill damaged

Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

rear exhaust box corroded

Pass 29 Aug 2018 18,399 miles
Pass 1 Dec 2017 71,442 miles

Nearside Rear Outer sill damaged

Pass 1 Sep 2017 17,154 miles
Pass 6 Dec 2016 66,071 miles

Nearside Rear All position lamps deteriorated, but still visible from a reasonable distance going white (1.1.A.3d)

Pass 30 Aug 2016 15,884 miles
Pass 8 Dec 2015 61,598 miles

engine covers and under shields fitted

nearside rear indicator slightly pale

Fail 8 Dec 2015 61,598 miles

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

engine covers and under shields fitted

nearside rear indicator slightly pale

Pass 3 Sep 2015 14,299 miles
Pass 11 Dec 2014 56,517 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

offside rear indicator getting pale

Pass 27 Aug 2014 12,621 miles
Pass 4 Dec 2013 52,071 miles
Pass 3 Dec 2013 52,071 miles
Pass 5 Sep 2013 11,141 miles
Pass 11 Dec 2012 47,911 miles
Pass 6 Sep 2012 9,144 miles
Pass 12 Dec 2011 41,094 miles

Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

nearside wiper blade starting to split

Fail 12 Dec 2011 41,094 miles

Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

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

nearside wiper blade starting to split

Pass 5 Sep 2011 7,293 miles
Pass 22 Dec 2010 32,710 miles
Fail 21 Dec 2010 32,710 miles

Nearside Front Road wheel bead rim badly distorted (4.2.A.1a)

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Pass 14 Dec 2009 25,472 miles
Pass 1 Dec 2008 18,209 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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M18 TCW is a 2008 Proton Savvy in Silver with a 1,149cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 42 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81%.

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 M18 TCW, 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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M18 TCW is a 2008 Proton Savvy, first registered on 3 September 2008.

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