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WU52 NCE

2003 Proton Impian

Silver Petrol 1584cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires27 Nov 2015
Tests16 (9 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate56.3%

Mileage

126,448 mi
Last recorded126,448 miles
Recorded on18 Nov 2015
Typical for 2003 Proton Impian52,107 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationWU52 NCE
MakeProton
ModelImpian
Year2003
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,584cc

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MOT History

9 pass 7 fail
Fail 18 Nov 2015 126,448 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases Center silencer (7.1.2)

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick Inner pads (3.5.1g)

Offside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Front brake discs heavily worn/corroded inner edge

Front lower cross member has heavy surface corrosion and radiator supports nearly rusted through

Nearside door mirror missing

Surface corrosion to offside inner wing under bonnet

Pass 5 Nov 2014 107,321 miles

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

Front brake discs worn/corroded on inner edges

Surface corrosion to nearside front chassis rail under bonnet and to front lower pannel

Pass 19 Nov 2013 102,015 miles

Neaside rear tyre slightly perished

Offside front tyre worn on inner edge

Radiator corroded

Sump corroded

Surface corrosion front lower crossmember

Fail 19 Nov 2013 102,015 miles

Battery insecure (1.9.1)

Nearside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Nearside Rear passenger door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle (6.2.B.1c)

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

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

Sump corroded

Neaside rear tyre slightly perished

Offside front tyre worn on inner edge

Radiator corroded

Surface corrosion front lower crossmember

Pass 14 Nov 2012 96,931 miles

Screen badley scratched

Fail 14 Nov 2012 96,931 miles

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

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

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

Screen badley scratched

Pass 16 Nov 2011 90,170 miles

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 24 Nov 2010 78,415 miles

Nearside Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

Pass 26 Nov 2009 61,602 miles

Oil leak

nsf tyre slightly out of shape

Fail 26 Nov 2009 61,602 miles

Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

Oil leak

nsf tyre slightly out of shape

Pass 28 Nov 2008 54,418 miles
Fail 27 Nov 2008 54,418 miles

Fuel system component leaking (7.2.3)

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 6 Aug 2007 53,515 miles
Fail 30 Jul 2007 53,515 miles

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

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Fail 4 Aug 2006 40,116 miles

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

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

o/s/r window does not go up from drivers contols but works ok from passengers controls

Pass 4 Aug 2006 40,116 miles

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

o/s/r window does not go up from drivers contols but works ok from passengers controls

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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WU52 NCE is a 2003 Proton Impian in Silver with a 1,584cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 56.3%.

Across all 2003 Proton Impian models, the average MOT pass rate is 68.8% with a typical mileage of 52,107 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 WU52 NCE, 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 23 years old, this Proton Impian is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was WU52 NCE registered?

WU52 NCE is a 2003 Proton Impian, first registered on 29 January 2003.

Is WU52 NCE safe to buy?

The MOT history for WU52 NCE shows 16 tests with a 56.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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