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SF55 DVJ

2005 Proton Impian

Silver Petrol 1584cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires28 Jan 2016
Tests13 (9 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate69.2%

Mileage

54,968 mi
Last recorded54,968 miles
Recorded on29 Jan 2015
Typical for 2005 Proton Impian48,769 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSF55 DVJ
MakeProton
ModelImpian
Year2005
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,584cc

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MOT History

9 pass 4 fail
Pass 29 Jan 2015 54,968 miles

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

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Oil leak

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Fail 29 Jan 2015 54,931 miles

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

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

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

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Oil leak

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 29 Jan 2014 42,460 miles

Both front brake discs inner faces are corroded

Brake pipes starting to corrode

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Front exhaust flexie hose in poor condition

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Fail 28 Jan 2014 42,386 miles

Offside Front Lower Front suspension locking device ineffective (2.5.A.4)

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Nearside Rear Upper Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

brake pedal rubber slightly woren

poss batt ternimal loose

Fail 23 Jan 2014 42,152 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

Offside Front Front wheel bearing has excessive play (2.5.A.3c)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Nearside Rear Upper Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

brake pedal rubber slightly woren

poss batt ternimal loose

Pass 25 Jan 2013 32,504 miles
Fail 24 Jan 2013 32,504 miles

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

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

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

front brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

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

O/S/F tyre worn on inside edge

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

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

Pass 11 Jul 2012 31,199 miles
Pass 4 Aug 2011 26,978 miles

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

Rear Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

cut in n/s/f tyre sidewall

slight leak from fuel filter

squeek from rear

Pass 2 Aug 2010 21,916 miles

OIL FILTER LEAKING

Pass 5 Aug 2009 16,961 miles
Pass 5 Aug 2009 60,980 miles
Pass 9 Sep 2008 12,149 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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SF55 DVJ is a 2005 Proton Impian in Silver with a 1,584cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 69.2%.

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 SF55 DVJ, 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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SF55 DVJ is a 2005 Proton Impian, first registered on 9 September 2005.

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