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AU56 BXA

2006 Proton Impian

Maroon Petrol 1584cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires5 Jul 2018
Tests12 (6 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate50%

Mileage

39,084 mi
Last recorded39,084 miles
Recorded on6 Jul 2017
Typical for 2006 Proton Impian48,554 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAU56 BXA
MakeProton
ModelImpian
Year2006
ColourMaroon
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,584cc

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MOT History

6 pass 6 fail
Pass 6 Jul 2017 39,084 miles
Fail 29 Jun 2017 39,084 miles

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

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

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

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

Pass 29 Jun 2016 39,048 miles
Fail 28 Jun 2016 39,084 miles

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

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

Pass 11 Feb 2014 39,084 miles

Offside Rear Rear reflector slightly damaged but function not impaired (1.5.1c)

Offside rear parking (secondary) brake grabbing slightly (3.7.B.6b)

Fail 11 Feb 2014 39,084 miles

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Rear Rear reflector slightly damaged but function not impaired (1.5.1c)

Offside rear parking (secondary) brake grabbing slightly (3.7.B.6b)

Fail 3 Feb 2014 39,084 miles

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

Nearside Rear Brake pivot has restricted free movement (3.5.1k)

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

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Windscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching by more than 10mm within zone 'A' (8.3.1b)

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

Pass 3 Dec 2012

Centre Stop lamp has light sources not illuminating, but not more than 50% (1.2.1b)

Offside Front Drag link end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

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)

milage not readable

n/s/r wheel brakes slightly tight.

Oil leak

Fail 28 Nov 2012

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

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

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Centre Stop lamp has light sources not illuminating, but not more than 50% (1.2.1b)

Offside Front Drag link end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

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)

engine management lamp illuminating

milage not readable

Oil leak

Pass 30 Nov 2011 39,107 miles
Fail 28 Nov 2011

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

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

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

Pass 13 Aug 2009 20,623 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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AU56 BXA is a 2006 Proton Impian in Maroon with a 1,584cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 50%.

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 AU56 BXA, 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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AU56 BXA is a 2006 Proton Impian, first registered on 7 November 2006.

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