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A9 VCJ

2003 Proton Impian

Grey Petrol 1584cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires19 Aug 2020
Tests20 (14 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate70%

Mileage

61,127 mi
Last recorded61,127 miles
Recorded on6 Aug 2019
Typical for 2003 Proton Impian52,107 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationA9 VCJ
MakeProton
ModelImpian
Year2003
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,584cc

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MOT History

14 pass 6 fail
Pass 6 Aug 2019 61,127 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases Centre exhaust has a small blow (6.1.2 (a))

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

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords Cuts in outer tyre wall (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Rear Coil spring corroded Both rear springs corroding (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 24 Jul 2018 57,820 miles

Both rear tyre treads badly perished

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Front to rear (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside rear tyre pressure low

centre exhaust has a small leak

Fail 24 Jul 2018 57,820 miles

Both rear tyre treads badly perished

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Front to rear (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside rear tyre pressure low

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

Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps Offside (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

centre exhaust has a small leak

Pass 20 Jul 2017 54,471 miles

Nearside front tyre tread worn on the inner edge

Small exhaust blow from cat section

Fail 20 Jul 2017 54,471 miles

Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Nearside front tyre tread worn on the inner edge

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Small exhaust blow from cat section

Pass 27 Jul 2016 51,596 miles
Pass 23 Jul 2015 47,843 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Windscreen washers poor

Fail 23 Jul 2015 47,843 miles

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

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Windscreen washers poor

Pass 6 Aug 2014 43,826 miles

Centre Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Fail 29 Jul 2014 43,826 miles

Offside Rear passenger door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle (6.2.B.1c)

Centre Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Fail 25 Jul 2013 38,371 miles

BOTH REAR TYRES STARTING TO PERISH

Centre Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nail in offside rear tyre

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

Pass 25 Jul 2013 38,371 miles

BOTH REAR TYRES STARTING TO PERISH

Nail in offside rear tyre

Pass 2 Aug 2012 32,641 miles

rear pads worn

slight blow centre exhaust joint

Pass 8 Aug 2011 29,042 miles

Nail in offside rear tyre

Nearside rear brake grabbing slightly (3.7.A.5b)

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

centre exhaust blowing slightly/corroded

rear brake pads worn close to limit

Pass 20 Aug 2010 26,655 miles
Pass 18 Jun 2009 25,344 miles
Fail 18 Jun 2009 25,344 miles

Nearside Steering rack gaiter split (2.2.D.2d)

Offside Steering rack gaiter split (2.2.D.2d)

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Rear Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Pass 22 May 2008 23,281 miles
Pass 21 Jun 2007 21,518 miles
Pass 20 Jun 2006 17,901 miles

How Reliable is the Proton Impian?

Based on 29,773 MOT tests across 2,440 vehicles.

69.8%
Pass Rate
5,727
Miles/Year
25
Year Lifespan
2,440
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Steering rack gaiter split 2,696
Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 1,608
Parking brake: efficiency below requirements 1,274
Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively 881
Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick 718
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A9 VCJ is a 2003 Proton Impian in Grey with a 1,584cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70%.

Across all 2003 Proton Impian models, the average MOT pass rate is 68.8% with a typical mileage of 52,107 miles. This particular vehicle has performed better than the average for its year.

The most common reason a Proton Impian fails its MOT is steering rack gaiter split, accounting for 2,696 recorded failures. If you're considering buying A9 VCJ, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Proton Impian typically stays on UK roads for around 25 years. At 23 years old, this Proton Impian is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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A9 VCJ is a 2003 Proton Impian, first registered on 1 August 2003.

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