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RX51 BAV

2001 Proton Impian

Blue Petrol 1584cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires27 Jan 2018
Tests17 (13 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate76.5%

Mileage

77,459 mi
Last recorded77,459 miles
Recorded on19 Jan 2017
Typical for 2001 Proton Impian63,569 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationRX51 BAV
MakeProton
ModelImpian
Year2001
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,584cc

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MOT History

13 pass 4 fail
Pass 19 Jan 2017 77,459 miles
Fail 18 Jan 2017 77,459 miles

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

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

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

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1) DANGEROUS

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

Pass 6 Jan 2016 65,208 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front Road wheel slightly damaged (4.2.A.1a)

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

Nearside Rear Road wheel slightly damaged (4.2.A.1a)

centre stop light not working

coolant leak

engine cover fitted obscuring some components

windscreen cracked outside swept area

Pass 19 Jan 2015 58,724 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Pass 24 Jan 2014 52,395 miles

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

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

Fail 13 Jan 2014 52,272 miles

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

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

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

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

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

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

Pass 28 Jan 2013 45,983 miles

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

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

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

Fail 24 Jan 2013 45,983 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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

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

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

Pass 11 Jan 2012 37,718 miles
Pass 5 Jan 2011 30,396 miles

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

both rear tyres have age related cracks.

Pass 25 Jan 2010 24,241 miles

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

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

Fail 22 Jan 2010 24,241 miles

All position lamps not working (1.1.A.3b)

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Rear fog lamp switch faulty (1.3.1a)

Rear fog lamp tell tale not working (1.3.1b)

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

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

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

Pass 30 May 2009 20,928 miles
Pass 29 May 2008 8,564 miles
Pass 2 Aug 2007 8,416 miles

Nail in nearside front tyre

Pass 10 Aug 2006 7,403 miles
Pass 19 Aug 2005 5,994 miles

advise both front wipers split

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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RX51 BAV is a 2001 Proton Impian in Blue with a 1,584cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.5%.

Across all 2001 Proton Impian models, the average MOT pass rate is 67.9% with a typical mileage of 63,569 miles. This particular vehicle has performed better than the average for its year.

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 RX51 BAV, 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 25 years old, this Proton Impian is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was RX51 BAV registered?

RX51 BAV is a 2001 Proton Impian, first registered on 12 September 2001.

Is RX51 BAV safe to buy?

The MOT history for RX51 BAV shows 17 tests with a 76.5% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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