Proton Savvy MOT Results
Registered in 200843.1% pass rate
from 167 tests in 2021
(39% worse than other 2008 cars)
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Failure rates by item
Here you can drill down into the failure rates for each item on the test. We've also compared the rates to the average results for 2008 cars and highlighted areas where the Proton Savvy is unusually good or bad.
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26% fail on
Brakes
(160% worse than other 2008 cars)
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18% fail on
Brake performance
(2 times worse than other 2008 cars)
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11% fail on
Service brake performance
(3 times worse than other 2008 cars)
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11% fail on
Rbt
(3 times worse than other 2008 cars)
- 9.6% fail on Service brake performance (3 times worse than other 2008 cars)
- 1.8% fail on Service brake imbalance
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11% fail on
Rbt
(3 times worse than other 2008 cars)
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6.0% fail on
Parking brake efficiency (sp)
(140% worse than other 2008 cars)
- 6.0% fail on Rbt (sp) (150% worse than other 2008 cars)
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4.2% fail on
Service Brake Efficiency (sp)
(5 times worse than other 2008 cars)
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4.2% fail on
Rbt (sp)
(5 times worse than other 2008 cars)
- 4.2% fail on Service brake imbalance (6 times worse than other 2008 cars)
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4.2% fail on
Rbt (sp)
(5 times worse than other 2008 cars)
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1.2% fail on
Parking brake performance
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1.2% fail on
Rbt
- 1.2% fail on Parking brake performance
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1.2% fail on
Rbt
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11% fail on
Service brake performance
(3 times worse than other 2008 cars)
- 5.4% fail on Rigid brake pipes (2 times worse than other 2008 cars)
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4.2% fail on
Mechanical brake components
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1.8% fail on
Brake linings and pads
- 1.8% fail on Brake pads
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1.8% fail on
Brake discs and drums
- 1.8% fail on Brake discs
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0.60% fail on
Brake cables, rods, levers and linkages
- 0.60% fail on Pivot
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1.8% fail on
Brake linings and pads
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4.2% fail on
ABS / EBS / ESC
(3 times worse than other 2008 cars)
- 3.0% fail on Anti-lock braking system (3 times worse than other 2008 cars)
- 1.2% fail on Electronic stability control
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1.2% fail on
Brake actuators (including spring brakes or hydraulic cylinders)
(5 times worse than other 2008 cars)
- 1.2% fail on Hydraulic brake cylinder (24 times worse than other 2008 cars)
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0.60% fail on
Service brake pedal or hand lever
- 0.60% fail on Hand lever
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0.60% fail on
Pressure storage reservoirs
- 0.60% fail on Air and vacuum systems
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0.60% fail on
Other components and prescribed areas
- 0.60% fail on Other components
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18% fail on
Brake performance
(2 times worse than other 2008 cars)
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19% fail on
Lamps, reflectors and electrical equipment
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10% fail on
Headlamp aim
(190% worse than other 2008 cars)
- 10% fail on Headlamp aim (2 times worse than other 2008 cars)
- 0.60% fail on Headlamp aim not tested
- 4.8% fail on Stop lamp
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3.0% fail on
Electrical equipment
(4 times worse than other 2008 cars)
- 2.4% fail on Battery(ies) (10 times worse than other 2008 cars)
- 0.60% fail on Electrical wiring
- 0.60% fail on Horn
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2.4% fail on
Headlamps
- 2.4% fail on Headlamp
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1.2% fail on
Front and rear fog lamps
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1.2% fail on
Rear fog lamp
- 1.2% fail on Rear fog lamp
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1.2% fail on
Rear fog lamp
- 1.2% fail on Registration plate lamp(s)
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0.60% fail on
Direction indicators
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0.60% fail on
Flashing type
- 0.60% fail on Individual direction indicators
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0.60% fail on
Flashing type
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10% fail on
Headlamp aim
(190% worse than other 2008 cars)
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17% fail on
Suspension
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8.4% fail on
Anti-roll bars
- 6.0% fail on Linkage ball joint dust cover (3 times worse than other 2008 cars)
- 1.2% fail on Linkage ball joints
- 1.2% fail on Ball joint dust cover
- 6.6% fail on Wheel bearings (6 times worse than other 2008 cars)
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3.0% fail on
Suspension arms
- 1.8% fail on Ball joint dust cover
- 1.2% fail on Ball joint
- 2.4% fail on Component mounting prescribed areas
- 1.2% fail on Shock absorbers
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0.60% fail on
Springs
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0.60% fail on
Coil springs
- 0.60% fail on Coil spring
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0.60% fail on
Coil springs
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0.60% fail on
Sub-frames
- 0.60% fail on Sub-frame mounting prescribed areas
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8.4% fail on
Anti-roll bars
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16% fail on
Body, chassis, structure
(150% worse than other 2008 cars)
- 6.6% fail on Exhaust system (180% worse than other 2008 cars)
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3.0% fail on
Integral vehicle structure
(10 times worse than other 2008 cars)
- 3.0% fail on Integral vehicle structure condition (12 times worse than other 2008 cars)
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3.0% fail on
Transmission
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3.0% fail on
Drive shafts
- 3.0% fail on Joints
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3.0% fail on
Drive shafts
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3.0% fail on
Doors
(6 times worse than other 2008 cars)
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3.0% fail on
Other passenger's door
(16 times worse than other 2008 cars)
- 3.0% fail on Door condition (17 times worse than other 2008 cars)
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3.0% fail on
Other passenger's door
(16 times worse than other 2008 cars)
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0.60% fail on
Chassis
- 0.60% fail on Chassis condition
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0.60% fail on
Fuel system
- 0.60% fail on Pipe
- 0.60% fail on Fuel cap/sealing device
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11% fail on
Noise, emissions and leaks
(110% worse than other 2008 cars)
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11% fail on
Exhaust emissions
(120% worse than other 2008 cars)
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11% fail on
Spark ignition
(200% worse than other 2008 cars)
- 7.8% fail on Catalyst emissions (3 times worse than other 2008 cars)
- 2.4% fail on Malfunction indicator lamp
- 0.60% fail on Emissions not tested
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0.60% fail on
Compression ignition
- 0.60% fail on Pre 01/07/2008 Non turbo
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11% fail on
Spark ignition
(200% worse than other 2008 cars)
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11% fail on
Exhaust emissions
(120% worse than other 2008 cars)
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11% fail on
Tyres
- 6.6% fail on Condition
- 4.2% fail on Tread depth
- 0.60% fail on Size/type
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10% fail on
Visibility
- 5.4% fail on Wipers
- 3.6% fail on Washers
- 1.2% fail on Bonnet
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9.0% fail on
Steering
(2 times worse than other 2008 cars)
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4.8% fail on
Steering linkage components
- 4.8% fail on Track rod end (160% worse than other 2008 cars)
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3.6% fail on
Power steering
(19 times worse than other 2008 cars)
- 2.4% fail on Other components (42 times worse than other 2008 cars)
- 1.2% fail on Pipes and hoses (29 times worse than other 2008 cars)
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0.60% fail on
Steering gear
- 0.60% fail on Operation
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4.8% fail on
Steering linkage components
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1.2% fail on
Identification of the vehicle
- 1.2% fail on Registration plates
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0.60% fail on
Seat belts and supplementary restraint systems
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0.60% fail on
Seat belts
- 0.60% fail on Condition
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0.60% fail on
Seat belts
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