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YJ55 MHE

2005 Proton Impian

Blue Petrol 1584cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires5 Aug 2017
Tests11 (9 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate81.8%

Mileage

75,257 mi
Last recorded75,257 miles
Recorded on2 Aug 2016
Typical for 2005 Proton Impian48,769 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYJ55 MHE
MakeProton
ModelImpian
Year2005
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,584cc

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MOT History

9 pass 2 fail
Pass 2 Aug 2016 75,257 miles

Engine management light stays on

Offside front wheel slightly grabbing

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 6 Aug 2015 66,154 miles

Offside Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

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

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

Rear Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 5 Aug 2014 55,840 miles
Pass 1 Aug 2013 47,327 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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

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

Vehicle's internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights

Pass 6 Aug 2012 40,224 miles
Pass 1 Oct 2011 37,499 miles
Fail 28 Sep 2011 37,464 miles

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

Pass 15 Sep 2010 31,212 miles

Nail in nearside rear tyre

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

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

Fail 8 Sep 2010 31,003 miles

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

Pass 2 Oct 2009 24,992 miles

Nail in offside rear tyre

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

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

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

Pass 29 Sep 2008 20,128 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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YJ55 MHE is a 2005 Proton Impian in Blue with a 1,584cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81.8%.

Across all 2005 Proton Impian models, the average MOT pass rate is 69.6% with a typical mileage of 48,769 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 YJ55 MHE, 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 21 years old, this Proton Impian is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was YJ55 MHE registered?

YJ55 MHE is a 2005 Proton Impian, first registered on 28 September 2005.

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