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YX51 BBE

2001 Proton Impian

Grey Petrol 1584cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires31 May 2012
Tests12 (7 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate58.3%

Mileage

81,119 mi
Last recorded81,119 miles
Recorded on22 Jun 2012
Typical for 2001 Proton Impian63,569 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYX51 BBE
MakeProton
ModelImpian
Year2001
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,584cc

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MOT History

7 pass 5 fail
Fail 22 Jun 2012 81,119 miles

Fuel pipe leaking (7.2.3)

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

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

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

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

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

Offside Front Mechanical brake component has restricted free movement (3.5.1k)

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

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

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

Pass 4 May 2011 71,982 miles
Fail 4 May 2011 71,982 miles

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

Pass 27 May 2010 62,335 miles

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

sump v poor ( damp _wet )

Fail 26 May 2010 62,335 miles

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

sump v poor ( damp _wet )

Pass 26 May 2009 53,356 miles
Fail 26 May 2009 53,356 miles

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

Pass 23 May 2008 44,277 miles
Pass 30 May 2007 31,836 miles

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

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

front brake getting low

o/s/r tyre off iner

Pass 19 May 2006 25,650 miles
Pass 1 Jun 2005 18,751 miles
Fail 1 Jun 2005 18,751 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low when the centre of the headlamp is below 850mm from the ground (1.6.B2)

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

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

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 BBE is a 2001 Proton Impian in Grey with a 1,584cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 58.3%.

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 BBE, 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 BBE is a 2001 Proton Impian, first registered on 1 December 2001.

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