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AO08 BTU

2008 Proton Impian

Black Petrol 1584cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires20 May 2017
Tests10 (7 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate70%

Mileage

70,177 mi
Last recorded70,177 miles
Recorded on21 May 2016
Typical for 2008 Proton Impian52,721 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAO08 BTU
MakeProton
ModelImpian
Year2008
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,584cc
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MOT History

7 pass 3 fail
Pass 21 May 2016 70,177 miles
Fail 21 May 2016 70,177 miles

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

Pass 14 Jan 2015 63,474 miles
Pass 8 Jan 2014 61,539 miles
Pass 29 Apr 2013 46,468 miles

Nail in offside front tyre

Pass 8 Jan 2013 43,117 miles

Nail in offside rear tyre

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

slight blow on centre exhaust section

slight corrosion on rear brake discs

Fail 8 Jan 2013 43,117 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too far to the left (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too far to the right (1.8)

Nail in offside rear tyre

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

slight blow on centre exhaust section

slight corrosion on rear brake discs

Pass 9 Mar 2012 38,321 miles

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

Fail 5 Mar 2012 38,285 miles

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

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

Offside Front Headlamp aim too far to the right (1.8)

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

Pass 9 Mar 2011 28,413 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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AO08 BTU is a 2008 Proton Impian in Black 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 AO08 BTU, 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 AO08 BTU registered?

AO08 BTU is a 2008 Proton Impian, first registered on 1 March 2008.

Is AO08 BTU safe to buy?

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