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SF05 BPU

2005 Proton Impian

Silver Petrol 1584cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires25 Jul 2017
Tests11 (7 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate63.6%

Mileage

66,009 mi
Last recorded66,009 miles
Recorded on26 Jul 2016
Typical for 2005 Proton Impian48,769 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSF05 BPU
MakeProton
ModelImpian
Year2005
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,584cc

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MOT History

7 pass 4 fail
Pass 26 Jul 2016 66,009 miles
Pass 28 Jan 2014 65,743 miles

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

exhaust slightly deteriorated

fuel filler pipes corroded but not leaking

Fail 24 Jan 2014 65,743 miles

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Nearside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Offside Front Tie bar/rod ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Hydraulic brake cylinder leaking hydraulic fluid (3.6.A.1)

Offside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

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

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Front Tie bar/rod has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

exhaust slightly deteriorated

fuel filler pipes corroded but not leaking

Pass 19 Apr 2012 64,328 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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

front and middle exhaust sections slightly corroded

Fail 16 Apr 2012 64,328 miles

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

Steering rack insecure (2.2.B.1a)

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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

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

both rear tyres worn on inner edges

front and middle exhaust sections slightly corroded

Pass 16 Jun 2011 58,548 miles
Fail 16 Jun 2011 58,548 miles

Offside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Pass 29 Jun 2010 50,454 miles
Pass 23 Jun 2009 42,426 miles
Pass 3 Jul 2008 34,525 miles
Fail 3 Jul 2008 34,525 miles

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

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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SF05 BPU is a 2005 Proton Impian in Silver with a 1,584cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 63.6%.

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 SF05 BPU, 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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SF05 BPU is a 2005 Proton Impian, first registered on 4 July 2005.

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