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YX51 BAA

2001 Proton Impian

Blue Petrol 1584cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires22 Nov 2012
Tests13 (7 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate53.8%

Mileage

75,523 mi
Last recorded75,523 miles
Recorded on3 Nov 2011
Typical for 2001 Proton Impian63,569 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYX51 BAA
MakeProton
ModelImpian
Year2001
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,584cc

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MOT History

7 pass 6 fail
Pass 3 Nov 2011 75,523 miles

Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

breather pipe from fuel tank corroded

Fail 24 Oct 2011 75,442 miles

Nearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter insecurely mounted to its housing (2.5.C.1a)

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

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

Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Rear rear brake juddering slightly (3.7.A.5b)

breather pipe from fuel tank corroded

rear discs badly corroded

Pass 19 Nov 2010 70,771 miles

Engine MIL lit. Numberplate lamps dull. Front and rear discs corroded. Corrosion generally underbody and on components. N/s/f CV boot leaking.

Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Offside Front Shock absorber has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.7.5)

Rear brakes imbalanced. Exhaust corroded.

Fail 12 Nov 2010 70,701 miles

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

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

Offside Front coil spring incomplete (2.4.C.1a)

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

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

Engine MIL lit. Numberplate lamps dull. Front and rear discs corroded. Corrosion generally underbody and on components. N/s/f CV boot leaking.

Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Offside Front Shock absorber has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.7.5)

Rear brakes imbalanced. Exhaust corroded.

Pass 11 Nov 2009 65,927 miles

Engine MIL lit. Front discs corroded. Rear trailing arm front bushes bonding starting to fail. Corrosion on front suspension/subframe. Slight movement n/s/f ant-roll bar/link.

N/s/r wheel damaged. N/s/f brake slight bind.

Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Fail 11 Nov 2009 65,925 miles

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

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

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

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

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

Offside Rear position lamp(s) excessively damaged so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

Offside Stop lamp excessively damaged so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.2.1d)

Engine MIL lit. Front discs corroded. Rear trailing arm front bushes bonding starting to fail. Corrosion on front suspension/subframe. Slight movement n/s/f ant-roll bar/link.

N/s/r wheel damaged. N/s/f brake slight bind.

Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

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

Pass 20 Nov 2008 61,679 miles

Engine Malfunction Indicator Lamp illuminated.

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

Rear brakes imbalanced. Rear brake discs corroded. O/s/r tyre worn on inner edge.

Fail 7 Nov 2008 61,418 miles

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

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

Emissions not tested (7.0)

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

Nearside Rear Brake relay lever has restricted free movement (3.5.1k)

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

Nearside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Nearside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

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

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

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

Engine Malfunction Indicator Lamp illuminated.

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

Rear brakes imbalanced. Rear brake discs corroded. O/s/r tyre worn on inner edge.

Pass 22 Nov 2007 56,566 miles

Engine MIL illuminated. Front brake discs corroded. Exhaust corroded. O/s/r tyre worn on inner edge.

Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Fail 12 Nov 2007 56,491 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too far to the right (1.8)

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

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

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

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

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

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

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

Engine MIL illuminated. Front brake discs corroded. Exhaust corroded. O/s/r tyre worn on inner edge.

Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Pass 23 Nov 2006 51,981 miles
Fail 21 Nov 2006 51,973 miles

Direction indicators incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

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

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Pass 27 Sep 2005 42,262 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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YX51 BAA is a 2001 Proton Impian in Blue with a 1,584cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 53.8%.

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 YX51 BAA, 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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YX51 BAA is a 2001 Proton Impian, first registered on 22 September 2001.

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