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YX55 EFN

2005 Proton Impian

Black Petrol 1584cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires15 Mar 2016
Tests12 (7 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate58.3%

Mileage

225,694 mi
Last recorded225,694 miles
Recorded on16 Mar 2015
Typical for 2005 Proton Impian48,769 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYX55 EFN
MakeProton
ModelImpian
Year2005
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,584cc

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MOT History

7 pass 5 fail
Pass 16 Mar 2015 225,694 miles

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

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

brake pedal slightly spomgy- doesnt effect brake perfomance

no lights showing on dash

Fail 2 Mar 2015 225,681 miles

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

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

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

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

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

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

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

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

no light showing on dash

Pass 24 Apr 2013 207,053 miles

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

Fail 23 Apr 2013 207,053 miles

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

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

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

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

Power steering component(s) leaking (2.3.3b)

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

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

Pass 16 May 2012 185,147 miles

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

Offside Front Anti-roll bar damaged but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

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

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Rear Anti-roll bar slightly distorted (2.4.G.1)

Pass 18 Apr 2011 166,018 miles
Fail 14 Apr 2011 166,018 miles

Nearside Rear Hand operated control valve lever inoperable from the driving position (3.2.2b)

Offside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

n/s/r handbrake has no effort

Pass 19 Apr 2010 139,845 miles
Fail 19 Apr 2010 139,845 miles

Centre Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Pass 1 May 2009 116,667 miles
Fail 1 May 2009 116,659 miles

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Rear Rear passenger seat cannot be secured in the upright position. (6.2.3)

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Pass 6 Oct 2008 108,436 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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YX55 EFN is a 2005 Proton Impian in Black with a 1,584cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 58.3%.

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 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 YX55 EFN, 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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YX55 EFN is a 2005 Proton Impian, first registered on 1 October 2005.

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