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BU02 VCX

2002 Proton Impian

Silver Petrol 1584cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires12 Oct 2021
Tests22 (14 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate63.6%

Mileage

112,112 mi
Last recorded112,112 miles
Recorded on13 Oct 2020
Typical for 2002 Proton Impian57,171 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBU02 VCX
MakeProton
ModelImpian
Year2002
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,584cc

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MOT History

14 pass 8 fail
Pass 13 Oct 2020 112,112 miles

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

corrosion underneath

oil leak

springs corroded

Fail 5 Oct 2020 112,102 miles

Offside Rear Inner Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength (5.3.6 (a) (i))

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

corrosion underneath

oil leak

springs corroded

Pass 8 Apr 2019 109,399 miles

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

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

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

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 5 Apr 2018 107,629 miles

rear d rubbers

Pass 7 Apr 2017 106,512 miles
Pass 20 Apr 2016 102,191 miles
Fail 2 Dec 2015 102,186 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

Nearside Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases tail box (7.1.2)

Nearside Rear Tie bar/rod rubber mounting deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

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

Pass 1 Dec 2014 98,914 miles

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

Nearside Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Rear Radius arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Pass 21 May 2013 86,417 miles
Fail 20 May 2013 86,413 miles

Emissions not tested (7.0)

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

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

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Pass 11 May 2012 77,483 miles

BOTH REAR TYRES WORN ON INNER EDGES

Fail 11 May 2012 77,483 miles

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

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

BOTH REAR TYRES WORN ON INNER EDGES

Pass 31 May 2011 69,803 miles

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

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

both front tyres wearing low on inner edge

front brake discs worn

rear brake discs worn

Fail 31 May 2011 69,803 miles

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

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

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

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

both front tyres wearing low on inner edge

front brake discs worn

n/s rear tyre worn smooth on inner edge

rear brake discs worn

Pass 2 Jun 2010 63,229 miles
Fail 27 May 2010 63,128 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Rear Tie bar/rod has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Pass 23 May 2009 55,436 miles

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

both front tyres worn smooth on inner edge

both front wiper blades starting to split

both rear tyres worn smooth on inner edges

Fail 22 May 2009 55,436 miles

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

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

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

both front tyres worn smooth on inner edge

both front wiper blades starting to split

both rear tyres worn smooth on inner edges

Pass 7 Jul 2007 41,132 miles

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

Fail 6 Jul 2007 41,132 miles

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

Nearside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

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

Pass 28 Jun 2006 31,823 miles

Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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

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

Pass 24 Jun 2005 21,900 miles

ALL TYRES WORN ON EDGES

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

nail in tyre

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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BU02 VCX is a 2002 Proton Impian in Silver with a 1,584cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 63.6%.

Across all 2002 Proton Impian models, the average MOT pass rate is 68.0% with a typical mileage of 57,171 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 BU02 VCX, 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 24 years old, this Proton Impian is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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BU02 VCX is a 2002 Proton Impian, first registered on 28 June 2002.

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