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YX08 BYS

2008 Proton Impian

Gold Petrol 1584cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires20 Mar 2018
Tests10 (7 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate70%

Mileage

80,818 mi
Last recorded80,818 miles
Recorded on16 Mar 2017
Typical for 2008 Proton Impian52,721 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYX08 BYS
MakeProton
ModelImpian
Year2008
ColourGold
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,584cc

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MOT History

7 pass 3 fail
Pass 16 Mar 2017 80,818 miles

LPG pipe to inlet manifold slightly perished

Pass 21 Mar 2016 71,202 miles
Fail 18 Mar 2016 71,199 miles

Nearside Front Brake pipe inadequately clipped to rear at osr (3.6.B.1)

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

positive battery terminal loose

Pass 20 Mar 2015 58,930 miles
Fail 19 Mar 2015 58,929 miles

Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Fail 21 Mar 2014 52,966 miles

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 21 Mar 2014 52,966 miles
Pass 7 Mar 2013 46,474 miles

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Vehicle's internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights

Pass 8 Mar 2012 37,641 miles
Pass 18 Mar 2011 28,400 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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YX08 BYS is a 2008 Proton Impian in Gold with a 1,584cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70%.

Across all 2008 Proton Impian models, the average MOT pass rate is 76.5% with a typical mileage of 52,721 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 YX08 BYS, 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 18 years old, this Proton Impian is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

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What year was YX08 BYS registered?

YX08 BYS is a 2008 Proton Impian, first registered on 18 March 2008.

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