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AY53 HHZ

2003 Proton Impian

Grey Petrol 1584cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires4 Dec 2016
Tests15 (10 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

85,441 mi
Last recorded85,441 miles
Recorded on2 Dec 2015
Typical for 2003 Proton Impian52,107 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAY53 HHZ
MakeProton
ModelImpian
Year2003
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,584cc

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MOT History

10 pass 5 fail
Pass 2 Dec 2015 85,441 miles

Front exhaust downpipe corroded.

Fail 2 Dec 2015 85,441 miles

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

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

Front exhaust downpipe corroded.

o/s/f + o/s/r + n/s/r tyre valves badly perished.

Pass 3 Dec 2014 79,981 miles

Nearside Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

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

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

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

fuel filler pipes getting rusty/coroded.

Fail 2 Dec 2014 79,981 miles

Nearside Rear passenger door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle (6.2.B.1c)

Offside Rear passenger door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle (6.2.B.1c)

Nearside Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

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

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

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

fuel filler pipes getting rusty/coroded.

Pass 2 Dec 2013 73,385 miles

NSR LAMP LENS CRACKED

Fail 2 Dec 2013 73,385 miles

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

NSR LAMP LENS CRACKED

Pass 27 Nov 2012 67,411 miles

nsr lamp lens cracked

Fail 26 Nov 2012 67,411 miles

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

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

fuel filter slightly rusty

nsr lamp lens cracked

Pass 14 Nov 2011 60,346 miles

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

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

Pass 9 Nov 2010 53,058 miles

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

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

windscreen washer jets getting poor.

Fail 8 Nov 2010 53,058 miles

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

Rear Fuel hose leaking (7.2.3)

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

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

windscreen washer jets getting poor, n/s handbrake cable support broken.

Pass 9 Nov 2009 46,848 miles
Pass 5 Dec 2008 38,693 miles

both front tyres getting low on inner edges.

Pass 12 Nov 2007 30,475 miles
Pass 20 Nov 2006 24,002 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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AY53 HHZ is a 2003 Proton Impian in Grey with a 1,584cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 AY53 HHZ, 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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AY53 HHZ is a 2003 Proton Impian, first registered on 19 November 2003.

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