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DX55 FUB

2005 Proton Impian

Blue Petrol 1584cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires4 Jun 2021
Tests23 (13 pass, 10 fail)
Pass rate56.5%

Mileage

121,456 mi
Last recorded121,456 miles
Recorded on5 Jun 2020
Typical for 2005 Proton Impian48,769 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDX55 FUB
MakeProton
ModelImpian
Year2005
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,584cc

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MOT History

13 pass 10 fail
Pass 5 Jun 2020 121,456 miles

Fluid leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

both front floors carroded

Fail 1 Jun 2020 121,456 miles

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength inner arch (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Hydraulic brake calliper leaking (1.1.16 (b) (i))

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

Fluid leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

both front floors carroded

Pass 8 Apr 2019 116,392 miles
Pass 14 Apr 2018 111,042 miles
Fail 21 Mar 2018 111,042 miles

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

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded chassys (2.4.A.3)

oil leak

Pass 2 Mar 2017 104,688 miles
Fail 9 Feb 2017 104,688 miles

Headlamp aim too low both front (1.8)

Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded chassy (2.4.A.3)

Offside Rear rear brake binding unable to cheek wheel bearing (3.7.B.1)

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

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (3.7.B.5b)

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

both rear tyres worn on inside edge and starting to step

Pass 19 Mar 2016 98,729 miles
Fail 9 Feb 2016 98,685 miles

Fuel pipe excessively chafed fule pipe corroded holed (7.2.2)

Pass 11 Feb 2015 91,250 miles

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

fule neak carroded

oil leak

Fail 5 Feb 2015 91,250 miles

Steering rack insecure (2.2.B.1a)

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

fule neak carroded

oil leak

Pass 5 Feb 2014 84,952 miles

fule neak carroded

nocking cumimg from n/s/f but nothing found on inspection

oil leak

Fail 5 Feb 2014 84,952 miles

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

fule neak carroded

nocking cumimg from n/s/f but nothing found on inspection

oil leak

oil leak

Pass 4 Feb 2013 77,919 miles

engine oil leak

Fail 4 Feb 2013 77,919 miles

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

engine oil leak

Pass 31 Jan 2012 71,135 miles

** STRONG ADVISE ** front brake discs worn and slight judder in roller brake tester

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

Oil leak

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Rear Anti-roll bar linkage rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

nearside and offside rear trailing arm front bushes deteriorated

steering rack mounts slight play

Fail 31 Jan 2012 71,134 miles

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

** STRONG ADVISE ** front brake discs worn and slight judder in roller brake tester

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

Oil leak

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Rear Anti-roll bar linkage rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

nearside and offside rear trailing arm front bushes deteriorated

steering rack mounts slight play

Pass 25 Jan 2011 64,439 miles

Oil leak

Pass 18 Jan 2010 56,413 miles

n/s hand brake performance poor

Pass 5 Feb 2009 49,404 miles
Fail 4 Feb 2009 49,403 miles

Fuel system component leaking (7.2.3)

Pass 15 Sep 2008 45,595 miles
Fail 29 Aug 2008 45,096 miles

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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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DX55 FUB is a 2005 Proton Impian in Blue with a 1,584cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 56.5%.

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 DX55 FUB, 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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What year was DX55 FUB registered?

DX55 FUB is a 2005 Proton Impian, first registered on 1 September 2005.

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