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RB03 PAB

2003 Proton Impian

Green Petrol 1584cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires5 Apr 2015
Tests14 (9 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate64.3%

Mileage

74,516 mi
Last recorded74,516 miles
Recorded on3 Apr 2014
Typical for 2003 Proton Impian52,107 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationRB03 PAB
MakeProton
ModelImpian
Year2003
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,584cc

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MOT History

9 pass 5 fail
Pass 3 Apr 2014 74,516 miles
Pass 26 Mar 2013 73,159 miles
Fail 12 Mar 2013 72,805 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has negligible damping effect (2.7.5)

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

Offside Rear Shock absorber has negligible damping effect (2.7.5)

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

Pass 14 Mar 2012 69,227 miles

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

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.7.5)

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

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.7.5)

Fail 14 Mar 2012 69,227 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too far to the left (1.8)

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

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.7.5)

Offside Headlamp aim too low and too far to the right. (1.8)

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

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.7.5)

Pass 17 Mar 2011 64,472 miles

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

Unable to open offside rear door from inside or outside handles

Pass 6 Apr 2010 60,344 miles

offside front bottom ball joint boot spilt

Fail 30 Mar 2010 60,337 miles

Nearside Front brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)

Nearside Rear brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)

Offside Front brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)

Offside Rear brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)

offside front bottom ball joint boot spilt

Pass 19 Mar 2009 56,923 miles

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

Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Pass 26 Mar 2008 51,346 miles

Nearside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

O/S/R shock absorber noisey

Fail 25 Mar 2008 51,340 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Nearside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

O/S/R shock absorber noisey

Pass 14 Mar 2007 41,019 miles

Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Pass 27 Mar 2006 30,746 miles
Fail 27 Mar 2006 30,680 miles

Offside Headlamp aim too low when the centre of the headlamp is below 850mm from the ground (1.6.B2)

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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RB03 PAB is a 2003 Proton Impian in Green with a 1,584cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 64.3%.

Across all 2003 Proton Impian models, the average MOT pass rate is 68.8% with a typical mileage of 52,107 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 RB03 PAB, 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 23 years old, this Proton Impian is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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RB03 PAB is a 2003 Proton Impian, first registered on 31 March 2003.

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