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AU53 AAE

2003 Proton Impian

Blue Petrol 1584cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires11 Sep 2017
Tests17 (11 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate64.7%

Mileage

105,702 mi
Last recorded105,702 miles
Recorded on12 Sep 2016
Typical for 2003 Proton Impian52,107 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAU53 AAE
MakeProton
ModelImpian
Year2003
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,584cc

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MOT History

11 pass 6 fail
Pass 12 Sep 2016 105,702 miles
Fail 12 Sep 2016 105,702 miles

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

Pass 11 Sep 2015 97,538 miles

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

Fail 11 Sep 2015 97,538 miles

Offside Front Obligatory mirror insecure (8.1.1)

Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

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

Pass 27 Aug 2014 88,527 miles
Pass 12 Sep 2013 81,280 miles
Fail 28 Aug 2013 81,171 miles

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

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

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

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

Both rear shocks have neglible damping effect

Offside rear door not opening

Pass 10 Sep 2012 74,478 miles

damp with oil around power steering rack o/s gaitor

rear no plate loose

Fail 7 Sep 2012 74,478 miles

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

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

Offside Front Direction indicators incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

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

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Offside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b) DANGEROUS

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

damp with oil around power steering rack o/s gaitor

rear no plate loose

Pass 31 Aug 2011 67,335 miles
Fail 31 Aug 2011 67,335 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Pass 23 Aug 2010 62,354 miles

Off side rear wheel has a dent in the rim

Fail 23 Aug 2010 62,354 miles

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

Off side rear wheel has a dent in the rim

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

Pass 5 Aug 2009 59,466 miles
Pass 6 Aug 2008 54,679 miles
Pass 23 Aug 2007 44,836 miles
Pass 18 Aug 2006 33,807 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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AU53 AAE is a 2003 Proton Impian in Blue with a 1,584cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 64.7%.

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 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 AU53 AAE, 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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AU53 AAE is a 2003 Proton Impian, first registered on 1 September 2003.

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