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WX51 DSO

2001 Proton Impian

Blue Petrol 1584cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires7 Nov 2013
Tests12 (7 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate58.3%

Mileage

98,812 mi
Last recorded98,812 miles
Recorded on6 Nov 2012
Typical for 2001 Proton Impian63,569 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationWX51 DSO
MakeProton
ModelImpian
Year2001
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,584cc

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MOT History

7 pass 5 fail
Pass 6 Nov 2012 98,812 miles

Clutch pedal rubber split.

Fuel filter corroded.

Fail 2 Nov 2012

Centre Fuel pipe insecure (7.2.1)

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover insecure so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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

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

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Windscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching into the swept area by more than 40mm outside zone 'A' (8.3.1e)

Windscreen wiper blade missing (8.2.2)

Clutch pedal rubber split.

Fuel filter corroded.

Fail 8 Nov 2011 92,820 miles

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

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

Rear Anti-roll bar rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

front wiper blade split

o/s wiper blade missing but zone 'a' is clearing

Pass 8 Nov 2011 92,820 miles

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

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

Rear Anti-roll bar rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

front wiper blade split

o/s wiper blade missing but zone 'a' is clearing

Pass 20 Oct 2010 83,220 miles

Excessive play in offside front wiper linkage assembly but the wiper is still clearing the windscreen

Front engine mounting split

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

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

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

Play in offside door mirror

Steering column top bearing slightly worn (2.1.2c)

Fail 7 Oct 2010 82,973 miles

Front Sub-frame attachment bracket/mounting bolt missing (2.4.G.1)

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

Excessive play in offside wiper linkage assembly but the wiper is still clearing the windscreen

Front engine mounting split

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

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

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

Play in offside door mirror

Steering column top bearing slightly worn (2.1.2c)

Pass 2 Nov 2009 76,382 miles

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

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

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

Pass 8 Oct 2008 68,194 miles

offside rear tyre has a cut to sidewall but not showing cords

slight oil leak

very slight play at top of steering column

Pass 7 Nov 2007 60,224 miles
Fail 26 Oct 2007 60,215 miles

Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Steering wheel retaining device insecure (2.1.6)

Pass 13 Oct 2006 47,319 miles
Fail 11 Oct 2006 47,318 miles

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8) DANGEROUS

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8) DANGEROUS

Windscreen wiper blade deteriorated (8.2.2) DANGEROUS

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

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

Offside Rear Sub-frame rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Steering column top bearing slightly worn (2.1.2c)

Suspension joint nearside lower dust cover split/missing

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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WX51 DSO is a 2001 Proton Impian in Blue with a 1,584cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 58.3%.

Across all 2001 Proton Impian models, the average MOT pass rate is 67.9% with a typical mileage of 63,569 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 WX51 DSO, 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 25 years old, this Proton Impian is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was WX51 DSO registered?

WX51 DSO is a 2001 Proton Impian, first registered on 21 September 2001.

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