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AO08 BUP

2008 Proton Impian

Red Petrol 1584cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires22 Mar 2019
Tests12 (8 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

57,989 mi
Last recorded57,989 miles
Recorded on21 Mar 2019
Typical for 2008 Proton Impian52,721 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAO08 BUP
MakeProton
ModelImpian
Year2008
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,584cc

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MOT History

8 pass 4 fail
Fail 21 Mar 2019 57,989 miles

Offside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced inner wheel arch (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Rear Sub-frame corroded and seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

bulkhead seam corroded

front cross member corroded

nearside front tyre perished

rear brake discs rusty

Pass 23 Feb 2018 54,221 miles

both rear tyre treads starting to perish

bulkhead seam starting to corrode

front cross member starting to corrode

o/s/r light lense cracked

Pass 23 Mar 2017 51,136 miles

front bulkhead starting to rust

front cross member rusty

nearside rear floor starting to rust

Fail 1 Mar 2017 50,990 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (3.4.1c)

Nearside Brake pipe excessively corroded main (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Brake pipe excessively corroded main (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Rear floor starting to rust

bulkhead starting to rust

front cross member rusty

Pass 2 Mar 2016 47,339 miles

Nearside Brake pipe slightly corroded main (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Brake pipe slightly corroded main (3.6.B.2c)

exhaust rusty

front cross member rusty

offside front chassis rusty

Pass 12 Mar 2015 43,388 miles

Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

exhaust joints rusty

Fail 12 Mar 2015 43,388 miles

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

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

exhaust joints rusty

Pass 10 Mar 2014 38,424 miles
Pass 7 Mar 2013 33,746 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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

nearside front tyre on legal limit 1.6mm

Pass 5 Mar 2012 28,585 miles

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

rear tyres perishedin tread

Pass 4 Mar 2011 22,479 miles
Fail 4 Mar 2011 22,479 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low and too far to the left. (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too far to the right (1.8)

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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AO08 BUP is a 2008 Proton Impian in Red with a 1,584cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

Across all 2008 Proton Impian models, the average MOT pass rate is 76.5% with a typical mileage of 52,721 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 Impian fails its MOT is steering rack gaiter split, accounting for 2,696 recorded failures. If you're considering buying AO08 BUP, 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 18 years old, this Proton Impian is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

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What year was AO08 BUP registered?

AO08 BUP is a 2008 Proton Impian, first registered on 6 March 2008.

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