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AU55 BFM

2005 Proton Impian

Silver Petrol 1584cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires28 Sep 2017
Tests16 (9 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate56.3%

Mileage

115,494 mi
Last recorded115,494 miles
Recorded on29 Sep 2016
Typical for 2005 Proton Impian48,769 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAU55 BFM
MakeProton
ModelImpian
Year2005
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,584cc

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MOT History

9 pass 7 fail
Pass 29 Sep 2016 115,494 miles
Fail 28 Sep 2016 115,479 miles

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

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

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

Pass 28 Jul 2015 106,542 miles

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

Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1b)

Fail 28 Jul 2015 106,542 miles

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

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

Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1b)

Pass 27 Sep 2014 92,899 miles
Fail 26 Aug 2014 92,343 miles

Nearside Headlamp insecure (1.7.3)

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 16 Aug 2013 83,696 miles

Headlamp beam images right on upper limit.

Nearside headlamp lens damaged, not affecting beam image or light output.

Offside rear tyre cracked & deteriorated, no reinforcing seen.

Screen washers just reaching screen.

Fail 13 Aug 2013 83,691 miles

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

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)

Seat belt retracting mechanism defective (5.2.5b)

Headlamp beam images right on upper limit.

Nearside headlamp lens damaged, not affecting beam image or light output.

Offside rear tyre cracked & deteriorated, no reinforcing seen.

Screen washers just reaching screen.

Pass 29 Aug 2012 76,351 miles

Nearside Headlamp damaged but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Fail 28 Aug 2012 76,337 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Nearside Headlamp damaged but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Nearside rear tyre wearing close to tread depth indicators.

Pass 9 Sep 2011 67,623 miles

N/S Headlamp glass damaged, not affecting beam image.

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

Fail 9 Sep 2011 67,618 miles

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

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

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

Offside Front Side repeater incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

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

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

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

N/S Headlamp glass damaged, not affecting beam image.

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too far to the right (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too far to the right (1.8)

Pass 4 Sep 2010 60,456 miles
Pass 11 Sep 2009 58,300 miles
Pass 22 Oct 2008 37,657 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Fail 21 Oct 2008 37,657 miles

Nearside Front Road wheel distorted (4.2.A.1a)

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Offside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

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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AU55 BFM is a 2005 Proton Impian in Silver with a 1,584cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 56.3%.

Across all 2005 Proton Impian models, the average MOT pass rate is 69.6% with a typical mileage of 48,769 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 AU55 BFM, 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 21 years old, this Proton Impian is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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AU55 BFM is a 2005 Proton Impian, first registered on 15 October 2005.

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