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WX51 PUU

2001 Proton Impian

Silver Petrol 1584cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires12 Dec 2011
Tests9 (5 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate55.6%

Mileage

104,100 mi
Last recorded104,100 miles
Recorded on5 Dec 2011
Typical for 2001 Proton Impian63,569 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationWX51 PUU
MakeProton
ModelImpian
Year2001
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,584cc

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MOT History

5 pass 4 fail
Fail 5 Dec 2011 104,100 miles

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

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too far to the right (1.8)

Offside Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

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

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

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

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

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

Centre Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Offside Power steering component(s) has slight seepage from a seal (2.3.3b)

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

both headlights borderline high.

n/s/f indicator lens cracked.

n/s/r brake disc growing in with corrosion.

side light bulbs going black.

slight damage to n/s/f tyre side wall.

Pass 13 Dec 2010 92,734 miles
Fail 25 Nov 2010 92,264 miles

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

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Nearside Rear Tie bar/rod rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Rear Tie bar/rod rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b) DANGEROUS

Centre Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Nearside Front Direction indicator deteriorated, but still visible from a reasonable distance (1.4.A.2e)

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

Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

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

front brake discs wearing thin,renew next pad change.

rear brake discs growing in with corrosion.

Pass 26 Oct 2009 66,654 miles

Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

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

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

engine oil sump leaking.

front exhaust mounting not fitted correctly but supporting exhaust.

o/s wiper wheel box worn.

Fail 20 Oct 2009 66,240 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too far to the right (1.8)

Nearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

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

Offside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

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

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

engine oil sump leaking.

front exhaust mounting not fitted correctly but supporting exhaust.

n/s parking brake operating at 50% of o/s.

o/s wiper wheel box worn.

Pass 12 Nov 2008 49,501 miles

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

engine oil sump corroded,may just be leaking.

hand brake nearing point where adjustment necessary,very little reserve.

o/s wiper blade rubber torn.

Fail 12 Nov 2008 49,501 miles

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

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

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

engine oil sump corroded,may just be leaking.

hand brake nearing point where adjustment necessary,very little reserve.

o/s wiper blade rubber torn.

Pass 21 Nov 2007 47,778 miles

rear o/s tyre wearing on inner edge

Pass 20 Nov 2006 36,327 miles

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

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

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 PUU is a 2001 Proton Impian in Silver with a 1,584cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 9 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 55.6%.

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 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 PUU, 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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WX51 PUU is a 2001 Proton Impian, first registered on 24 December 2001.

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