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BU51 SUY

2002 Proton Impian

Blue Petrol 1584cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires18 Dec 2014
Tests15 (9 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

77,615 mi
Last recorded77,615 miles
Recorded on19 Dec 2013
Typical for 2002 Proton Impian57,171 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBU51 SUY
MakeProton
ModelImpian
Year2002
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,584cc

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MOT History

9 pass 6 fail
Fail 19 Dec 2013 77,615 miles

Both rear tyres wearing on the inside edges

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 19 Dec 2013 77,615 miles

Both rear tyres wearing on the inside edges

Pass 28 Nov 2012 72,296 miles

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

Nearside Rear Seat belt stitching slightly frayed (5.2.2b)

Fail 23 Nov 2012 72,222 miles

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

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

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

Nearside rear brake juddering severely (3.7.A.5b)

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

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

Offside Front front brake juddering severely (3.7.A.2b)

Offside Rear Shock absorber has negligible damping effect (2.7.5)

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Offside rear brake juddering severely (3.7.A.5b)

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

Nearside Front front brake juddering slightly (3.7.A.2b)

Nearside Rear Seat belt stitching slightly frayed (5.2.2b)

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

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

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

Pass 25 Nov 2011 65,022 miles

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

middle to rear exhaust section joint corroded

o/s/f lower sill slightly damaged

Fail 25 Nov 2011 65,022 miles

Anti-roll bar has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp not illuminating the registration plate (1.1.C.1e)

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

middle to rear exhaust section joint corroded

o/s/f lower sill slightly damaged

Pass 10 Nov 2010 57,898 miles

Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

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

all brake discs corroded

front brake discs worn

Pass 28 Oct 2009 55,551 miles

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

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

n/s/r shock noisey operation

Fail 27 Oct 2009 55,551 miles

Offside rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)

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

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

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

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

Pass 5 Nov 2008 49,724 miles

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

rear tyres perishing

Fail 5 Nov 2008 49,724 miles

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

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

rear tyres perishing

Pass 26 Nov 2007 44,240 miles
Pass 8 Feb 2007 40,580 miles
Fail 7 Feb 2007 40,580 miles

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

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

Pass 7 Mar 2006 36,541 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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BU51 SUY is a 2002 Proton Impian in Blue with a 1,584cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60%.

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 BU51 SUY, 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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BU51 SUY is a 2002 Proton Impian, first registered on 28 January 2002.

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