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BX55 GEY

2005 Proton Impian

Black Petrol 1584cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires18 Jul 2019
Tests17 (11 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate64.7%

Mileage

57,809 mi
Last recorded57,809 miles
Recorded on5 Jul 2018
Typical for 2005 Proton Impian48,769 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBX55 GEY
MakeProton
ModelImpian
Year2005
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,584cc

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MOT History

11 pass 6 fail
Pass 5 Jul 2018 57,809 miles

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing outer sidewall slight damage (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Nearside Front floor pan corroded

Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing nearside and offside age cracks intread (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Fail 4 Jul 2018 57,809 miles

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing outer sidewall slight damage (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Nearside Front floor pan corroded

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin nearside and offside low (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing nearside and offside age cracks intread (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Pass 22 Jun 2017 54,312 miles

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

Fail 22 Jun 2017 54,312 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 27 Jun 2016 50,801 miles

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Fail 27 Jun 2016 50,801 miles

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

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

Offside Obligatory mirror does not provide a view to the rear Door mirror glass missing (8.1.2b)

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 1 Jul 2015 47,289 miles
Pass 7 Jul 2014 44,349 miles
Pass 4 Jul 2013 40,760 miles

Nail in nearside rear tyre

Fail 1 Jul 2013 40,724 miles

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)

Nail in nearside rear tyre

Pass 16 Jul 2012 37,134 miles
Pass 19 Jul 2011 33,648 miles
Fail 19 Jul 2011 33,648 miles

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

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

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 3 Aug 2010 29,740 miles
Fail 6 Aug 2009 25,935 miles

Nail in nearside rear tyre

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

Offside Headlamp aim too far to the right (1.8)

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

Pass 6 Aug 2009 25,935 miles

Nail in nearside rear tyre

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

Pass 6 Aug 2008 22,186 miles

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

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

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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BX55 GEY is a 2005 Proton Impian in Black with a 1,584cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 64.7%.

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 BX55 GEY, 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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BX55 GEY is a 2005 Proton Impian, first registered on 2 September 2005.

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