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AU04 GXE

2004 Proton Impian

Red Petrol 1584cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires5 Aug 2015
Tests14 (8 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate57.1%

Mileage

82,126 mi
Last recorded82,126 miles
Recorded on6 Aug 2014
Typical for 2004 Proton Impian51,236 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAU04 GXE
MakeProton
ModelImpian
Year2004
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,584cc

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MOT History

8 pass 6 fail
Pass 6 Aug 2014 82,126 miles

Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) has slight seepage from a joint (2.3.3b)

both rear tyres worn and have several small cuts in tread

exhaust has slight blow/underbody rusted in places

Fail 4 Aug 2014 82,124 miles

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

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) has slight seepage from a joint (2.3.3b)

both rear tyres worn and have several small cuts in tread

exhaust has slight blow/underbody rusted in places

Pass 8 Jul 2013 72,643 miles

Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) has slight seepage from a joint (2.3.3b)

front tyres worn on inner edges

Pass 25 Jul 2012 68,766 miles

Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) has slight seepage from a joint (2.3.3b)

o/s front tyre worn slightly on inner edge

Fail 4 Jul 2012 68,766 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

Nearside Rear Direction indicators incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage fractured (2.4.G.1)

rear brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

rear brakes release unevenly (3.7.B.4)

Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) has slight seepage from a joint (2.3.3b)

o/s front tyre slightly worn on inner edge

Pass 11 Jul 2011 65,766 miles
Fail 11 Jul 2011 65,766 miles

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

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

Pass 21 Jul 2010 58,421 miles

Nearside Rear Direction indicators slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) has slight seepage (2.3.3b)

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Fail 20 Jul 2010 58,421 miles

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage fractured (2.4.G.1)

Nearside Rear Direction indicators slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) has slight seepage (2.3.3b)

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 16 Jul 2009 52,396 miles
Pass 30 Jul 2008 46,287 miles

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

slight damage to n/s rear tyre outer side wall

Fail 28 Jul 2008 46,263 miles

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage fractured (2.4.G.1)

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

slight damage to n/s rear tyre outer side wall

Pass 31 Jul 2007 41,054 miles
Fail 31 Jul 2007 41,054 miles

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage fractured (2.4.G.1)

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

n/s front tyre worn smooth on inner edge

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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AU04 GXE is a 2004 Proton Impian in Red with a 1,584cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 57.1%.

Across all 2004 Proton Impian models, the average MOT pass rate is 70.4% with a typical mileage of 51,236 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 AU04 GXE, 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 22 years old, this Proton Impian is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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AU04 GXE is a 2004 Proton Impian, first registered on 14 May 2004.

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