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WU51 XAX

2001 Proton Impian

Grey Petrol 1584cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires22 Jun 2013
Tests13 (8 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate61.5%

Mileage

80,273 mi
Last recorded80,273 miles
Recorded on22 Jun 2012
Typical for 2001 Proton Impian63,569 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationWU51 XAX
MakeProton
ModelImpian
Year2001
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,584cc

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MOT History

8 pass 5 fail
Pass 22 Jun 2012 80,273 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

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

all suspension bushes in poor condition

brake pedal rubber worn on corner

n/s/r tyre worn on inside edge

part worn tyres fitted

rear number plate showing delamination

slight damage on n/s/r outer wheel rim

Fail 19 Jun 2012 80,272 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Exhaust tailpipe not capable of allowing the emission probe to be inserted (7.3.D.1)

Nearside Rear passenger door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle (6.2.B.1c)

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

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Nearside rear brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

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

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Rear rear brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

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

Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Windscreen wiper blade insecure (8.2.2)

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

all suspension bushes in poor condition

brake pedal rubber worn on corner

engine mangement light on

n/s/r tyre worn on inside edge

rear number plate showing delamination

slight damage on n/s/r outer wheel rim

Pass 10 Jun 2011 72,268 miles
Pass 23 Jun 2010 66,458 miles
Fail 10 Jun 2010 66,458 miles

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

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

Pass 9 Jun 2009 57,509 miles
Pass 10 Jun 2008 41,953 miles
Fail 3 Jun 2008 41,594 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 13 Jun 2007 27,930 miles
Pass 8 Dec 2006 26,352 miles
Fail 8 Dec 2006 26,352 miles

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

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low and too far to the left. (1.8)

Pass 14 Dec 2005 21,584 miles
Fail 12 Dec 2005 21,553 miles

Offside Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

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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WU51 XAX is a 2001 Proton Impian in Grey with a 1,584cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 61.5%.

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 WU51 XAX, 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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What year was WU51 XAX registered?

WU51 XAX is a 2001 Proton Impian, first registered on 10 December 2001.

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