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SF05 BTU

2005 Proton Impian

Grey Petrol 1584cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires2 Apr 2015
Tests12 (7 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate58.3%

Mileage

66,543 mi
Last recorded66,543 miles
Recorded on3 Apr 2014
Typical for 2005 Proton Impian48,769 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSF05 BTU
MakeProton
ModelImpian
Year2005
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,584cc

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MOT History

7 pass 5 fail
Pass 3 Apr 2014 66,543 miles

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

Offside Front Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside rear brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

front brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

front exhaust slightly deteriorated

oil low

Fail 1 Apr 2014 66,541 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

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

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

Offside Front Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside rear brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

front brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

front exhaust slightly deteriorated

oil low

Pass 8 Mar 2013 55,930 miles
Fail 8 Mar 2013 55,930 miles

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 8 Mar 2012 46,267 miles

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

rear discs rusty

Fail 27 Feb 2012 46,267 miles

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

Nearside Front Tyre has a lump, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

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

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

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

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

rear discs rusty

rear tyres worn on inside edge

Pass 8 Mar 2011 46,006 miles
Fail 7 Mar 2011 46,005 miles

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

Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 11 Mar 2010 37,976 miles
Fail 9 Mar 2010 37,976 miles

Fuel system component leaking (7.2.3)

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

Offside Rear Direction indicators incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

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

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

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

Pass 9 Mar 2009 26,930 miles
Pass 13 Mar 2008 14,277 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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SF05 BTU is a 2005 Proton Impian in Grey with a 1,584cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 58.3%.

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 BTU, 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 BTU is a 2005 Proton Impian, first registered on 14 March 2005.

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