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AU53 AEB

2003 Proton Impian

White Petrol 1584cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires9 Nov 2012
Tests14 (9 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate64.3%

Mileage

97,990 mi
Last recorded97,990 miles
Recorded on10 Nov 2011
Typical for 2003 Proton Impian52,107 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAU53 AEB
MakeProton
ModelImpian
Year2003
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,584cc

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MOT History

9 pass 5 fail
Fail 10 Nov 2011 97,990 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 10 Nov 2011 97,990 miles
Pass 19 Oct 2011 95,723 miles

Battery insecure

Brake pedal rubber slightly worn

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

NS/R Door seal torn

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

gas pedal has a temp rubber pedal fitted

Fail 17 Oct 2011 95,720 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Nearside Front Tyre has a lump, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

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

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

Nearside Rear Tyre has a lump, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Nearside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

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

Offside Rear Body has a sharp edge caused by damage (6.1.C.1)

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

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

Battery insecure

Brake pedal rubber slightly worn

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

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

NS/R Door seal torn

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

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

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

gas pedal has a temp rubber pedal fitted

Pass 5 May 2011 82,037 miles
Fail 4 May 2011 81,985 miles

Offside Rear Suspension arm attachment bracket/mounting insecure (2.4.G.1)

Pass 18 May 2010 63,843 miles
Fail 18 May 2010 63,832 miles

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

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

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Offside Windscreen wiper blade insecure (8.2.2)

Pass 28 Oct 2009 55,724 miles
Pass 12 Nov 2008 52,925 miles
Pass 10 Nov 2008 52,925 miles
Fail 10 Nov 2008 52,925 miles

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Pass 2 Oct 2007 43,895 miles
Pass 26 Sep 2006 35,293 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 AEB is a 2003 Proton Impian in White with a 1,584cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 64.3%.

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 AEB, 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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What year was AU53 AEB registered?

AU53 AEB is a 2003 Proton Impian, first registered on 21 October 2003.

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