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GK08 VYM

2008 Proton Impian

Gold Petrol 1584cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires21 Oct 2020
Tests14 (9 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate64.3%

Mileage

48,410 mi
Last recorded48,410 miles
Recorded on22 Oct 2019
Typical for 2008 Proton Impian52,721 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGK08 VYM
MakeProton
ModelImpian
Year2008
ColourGold
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,584cc

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MOT History

9 pass 5 fail
Pass 22 Oct 2019 48,410 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge worn to 2.0mm & bold on inner edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge worn to 2.0mm & bold on inner edge (5.2.3 (e))

Rattle from engine at idle.

Fail 21 Oct 2019 48,410 miles

Nearside Rear Direction indicator not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge low & bold on edges (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge worn to 2.0mm & bold on inner edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge low and bold on edges (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge worn to 2.0mm & bold on inner edge (5.2.3 (e))

Rattle from engine at idle.

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin approximately 80% worn (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 21 Aug 2018 42,903 miles
Fail 21 Aug 2018 42,903 miles

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively Both (3.4 (b) (ii))

Pass 4 Jul 2017 39,526 miles

Tyre worn close to the legal limit both rears wear on inner edges (4.1.E.1)

Pass 8 Jul 2016 35,537 miles
Pass 20 Jul 2015 32,008 miles
Fail 18 Jul 2015 32,008 miles

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

battery positive terminal loose but not insecure.

centre brake lamp has 1 led extinguished

Pass 17 Jun 2014 27,052 miles
Fail 17 Jun 2014 27,052 miles

Centre Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 3 Sep 2013 23,989 miles

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

Fail 7 May 2012 14,147 miles

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 7 May 2012 14,147 miles
Pass 24 May 2011 5,701 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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GK08 VYM is a 2008 Proton Impian in Gold with a 1,584cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 64.3%.

Across all 2008 Proton Impian models, the average MOT pass rate is 76.5% with a typical mileage of 52,721 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 GK08 VYM, 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 18 years old, this Proton Impian is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

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What year was GK08 VYM registered?

GK08 VYM is a 2008 Proton Impian, first registered on 30 April 2008.

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The MOT history for GK08 VYM shows 14 tests with a 64.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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