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WX51 HWV

2001 Proton Impian

Blue Petrol 1584cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires15 Nov 2018
Tests17 (12 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate70.6%

Mileage

103,423 mi
Last recorded103,423 miles
Recorded on16 Nov 2017
Typical for 2001 Proton Impian63,569 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

12 pass 5 fail
Pass 16 Nov 2017 103,423 miles
Pass 5 Apr 2016 94,062 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit inner + outer edges (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit inner + outer edges (4.1.E.1)

Fail 21 Mar 2016 93,937 miles

Battery insecure (1.9.1)

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage damaged and seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

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

REAR BRAKE DISCS INNER FACE OUTER EDGE CORRODING.

Pass 16 Apr 2015 90,388 miles
Fail 10 Apr 2015 99,387 miles

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Pass 21 Feb 2014 90,265 miles

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

Pass 27 Nov 2012 87,980 miles

Nearside Front Steering rack gaiter deteriorated (2.2.D.2d)

air bag light flashing

exhaust corroded in places

Fail 26 Nov 2012 87,980 miles

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

Nearside Rear Seat belt retracting mechanism defective (5.2.5b)

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

Nearside Front Steering rack gaiter deteriorated (2.2.D.2d)

air bag light flashing

exhaust corroded in places

Pass 21 Nov 2011 82,689 miles
Pass 16 Nov 2010 77,285 miles
Fail 15 Nov 2010 77,281 miles

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

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

Pass 23 Nov 2009 71,437 miles
Pass 26 Nov 2008 66,037 miles

Nearside Front Steering rack gaiter deteriorated (2.2.D.2d)

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

srs light comes on now and again.

Fail 25 Nov 2008 66,035 miles

Upper Steering column movement between the shaft and steering wheel (2.1.2b) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Steering rack gaiter deteriorated (2.2.D.2d)

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

srs light comes on now and again.

Pass 23 Nov 2007 59,034 miles

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

Pass 20 Nov 2006 50,710 miles

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

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

Pass 5 Dec 2005 44,135 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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WX51 HWV is a 2001 Proton Impian in Blue with a 1,584cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70.6%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 HWV, 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 HWV registered?

WX51 HWV is a 2001 Proton Impian, first registered on 15 October 2001.

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