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AU06 CYL

2006 Proton Impian

Red Petrol 1584cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires4 Oct 2014
Tests12 (7 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate58.3%

Mileage

185,823 mi
Last recorded185,823 miles
Recorded on5 Oct 2013
Typical for 2006 Proton Impian48,554 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAU06 CYL
MakeProton
ModelImpian
Year2006
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,584cc

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MOT History

7 pass 5 fail
Pass 5 Oct 2013 185,823 miles

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Nearside Front Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1b)

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

exhuast flexy pipe derteriated

exhuast flexy pipe joint covered in exhuast paste

front to rear shockers corroded

oil sump corroded

Fail 1 Oct 2013 185,822 miles

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

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

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

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Nearside Front Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1b)

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Rear Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

exhuast flexy pipe derteriated

exhuast flexy pipe joint covered in exhuast paste

front to rear shockers corroded

oil sump corroded

Pass 4 Sep 2012 153,808 miles

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Fail 29 Aug 2012 153,160 miles

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

Offside Front Anti-lock braking system component inappropriately modified (3.4.4)

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm locating pin locking device not properly locked (2.4.G.3b)

Pass 9 Sep 2011 112,230 miles

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Fail 6 Sep 2011 112,106 miles

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

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 14 Sep 2010 68,938 miles
Fail 14 Sep 2010 68,928 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 7 Apr 2010 62,968 miles

Oil leak

slight play in steering rack

Pass 9 Oct 2009 51,050 miles
Fail 16 Mar 2009 45,106 miles

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

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Pass 16 Mar 2009 45,106 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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AU06 CYL is a 2006 Proton Impian in Red with a 1,584cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 58.3%.

Across all 2006 Proton Impian models, the average MOT pass rate is 71.4% with a typical mileage of 48,554 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 AU06 CYL, 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 20 years old, this Proton Impian is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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AU06 CYL is a 2006 Proton Impian, first registered on 19 May 2006.

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