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SP53 DRX

2003 Proton Satria

Silver Petrol 1834cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires3 Jul 2017
Tests12 (9 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

37,483 mi
Last recorded37,483 miles
Recorded on4 Jul 2016
Typical for 2003 Proton Satria41,761 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSP53 DRX
MakeProton
ModelSatria
Year2003
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,834cc

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MOT History

9 pass 3 fail
Pass 4 Jul 2016 37,483 miles
Fail 4 Jul 2016 37,483 miles

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Pass 30 Jun 2015 35,351 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

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

exhust silencer clamp corroded through but not leaking

Pass 6 Jun 2014 33,885 miles
Fail 3 Jun 2014 33,885 miles

Battery insecure (1.9.1)

Driver's airbag obviously defective (5.4.1)

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Nearside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Nearside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Offside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Offside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

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

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

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

Rear bumper insecure

Pass 21 Apr 2012 33,263 miles

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

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

both outer sills fitted with side skirts

Pass 16 Apr 2011 31,773 miles

both outer sills fitted with side skirts

Pass 17 Apr 2010 30,840 miles
Pass 18 Apr 2009 29,100 miles
Fail 9 Apr 2009 29,089 miles

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

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

Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 1 Aug 2007 28,750 miles

Battery insecure

Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

both front tyres worn on inner edge

rear number plate slightly deteriorated

Pass 20 Oct 2006 23,116 miles

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

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

How Reliable is the Proton Satria?

Based on 31,089 MOT tests across 2,780 vehicles.

68.1%
Pass Rate
4,555
Miles/Year
26
Year Lifespan
2,780
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Steering rack gaiter split 2,899
Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 1,856
Parking brake: efficiency below requirements 1,809
Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively 1,274
fog lamp not working 1,259
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SP53 DRX is a 2003 Proton Satria in Silver with a 1,834cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

Across all 2003 Proton Satria models, the average MOT pass rate is 70.1% with a typical mileage of 41,761 miles. This particular vehicle has performed better than the average for its year.

The most common reason a Proton Satria fails its MOT is steering rack gaiter split, accounting for 2,899 recorded failures. If you're considering buying SP53 DRX, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Proton Satria typically stays on UK roads for around 26 years. At 23 years old, this Proton Satria is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was SP53 DRX registered?

SP53 DRX is a 2003 Proton Satria, first registered on 7 November 2003.

Is SP53 DRX safe to buy?

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