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AU53 ABO

2003 Proton Impian

Blue Petrol 1584cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires31 May 2022
Tests23 (16 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate69.6%

Mileage

82,586 mi
Last recorded82,586 miles
Recorded on9 Jun 2022
Typical for 2003 Proton Impian52,107 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

16 pass 7 fail
Fail 9 Jun 2022 82,586 miles

Exhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength o/s & n/s/r inner wheel arches & outer sills {seat belt & suspension arm mounts } (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Nearside Front wing damaged

Nearside Rear Other passenger door catch deteriorated so the door cannot be readily opened or closed (6.2.3 (c) (i))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

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

exhaust badly corroded

Pass 28 May 2021 75,084 miles

Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Both Rear (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Fail 28 May 2021 75,084 miles

Emissions not tested (8.2.1.2 (d))

Exhaust emissions likely to be affected by an exhaust leak (8.2.2.1 (b))

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Both Rear (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Pass 1 Jun 2020 69,213 miles

Exhaust corroded

Fail 1 Jun 2020 69,213 miles

Brake lever has insufficient reserve travel (1.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Exhaust corroded

Pass 29 May 2019 66,320 miles
Pass 3 Aug 2018 65,216 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 3 Aug 2018 65,216 miles

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar attachment bracket/mounting corroded and seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar attachment bracket/mounting corroded and seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 8 Aug 2017 64,439 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit Approaching 1.6mm limit (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front O/S/F Tyre worn on inner edge

Offside Rear O/S/R Tyre worn on inner edge

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

Pass 3 Aug 2016 63,737 miles

Offside Front Tyre worn on inner edge

Offside Rear Tyre worn on inner edge

Pass 4 Aug 2015 62,774 miles

offside front tyre worn on inner edge

offside rear tyre worn on inner edge

Pass 8 Aug 2014 60,812 miles
Fail 8 Aug 2014 60,812 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 27 Jul 2013 57,553 miles

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

Pass 3 Aug 2012 54,855 miles

OSF tyre worn on inner & outer edge

Pass 2 Aug 2011 51,939 miles
Fail 7 Aug 2010 48,475 miles

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

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

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

Pass 7 Aug 2010 48,475 miles

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

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

Pass 8 Aug 2009 45,147 miles
Fail 8 Aug 2009 45,147 miles

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Pass 2 Aug 2008 41,666 miles
Pass 9 Aug 2007 37,765 miles
Pass 10 Aug 2006 34,822 miles

front brake pads just under half worn

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 ABO is a 2003 Proton Impian in Blue with a 1,584cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 69.6%.

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 AU53 ABO, 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 ABO is a 2003 Proton Impian, first registered on 17 September 2003.

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