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Y966 GOU

2001 Proton Impian

Beige Petrol 1584cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires29 Oct 2012
Tests9 (6 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

99,432 mi
Last recorded99,432 miles
Recorded on7 Oct 2011
Typical for 2001 Proton Impian63,569 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationY966 GOU
MakeProton
ModelImpian
Year2001
ColourBeige
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,584cc

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MOT History

6 pass 3 fail
Pass 7 Oct 2011 99,432 miles
Fail 29 Sep 2011 99,262 miles

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

Nearside Front Tyre not fitted in accordance with side wall instructions (4.1.D.1f)

Offside Rear Tie bar/rod has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

Pass 28 Oct 2010 92,027 miles

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

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

Pass 23 Oct 2009 86,478 miles
Fail 22 Oct 2009 86,472 miles

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

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

Pass 30 Oct 2008 77,630 miles
Fail 15 Oct 2008 77,575 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (3.4.1c)

Pass 24 Oct 2007 60,845 miles
Pass 30 Oct 2006 43,970 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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Y966 GOU is a 2001 Proton Impian in Beige with a 1,584cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 9 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 Y966 GOU, 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 Y966 GOU registered?

Y966 GOU is a 2001 Proton Impian, first registered on 14 May 2001.

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