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Y478 HHT

2001 Proton Impian

Silver Petrol 1584cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires29 May 2013
Tests12 (8 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

88,056 mi
Last recorded88,056 miles
Recorded on30 May 2012
Typical for 2001 Proton Impian63,569 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationY478 HHT
MakeProton
ModelImpian
Year2001
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,584cc

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MOT History

8 pass 4 fail
Pass 30 May 2012 88,056 miles

Nearside Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

Offside Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Rear Tie bar/rod rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Fail 24 Apr 2012 87,989 miles

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

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

Nearside Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

Pass 2 Apr 2011 84,074 miles
Pass 7 Apr 2010 80,213 miles
Fail 1 Apr 2010 80,110 miles

Nearside Hazard warning lamps not flashing in phase, with ignition off (1.4.B.1f)

Nearside Hazard warning lamps not flashing in phase, with ignition on (1.4.B.1f)

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Pass 28 Mar 2009 75,491 miles
Pass 14 Mar 2008 71,112 miles
Fail 12 Mar 2008 71,108 miles

Nearside Front Direction indicator not working (1.4.A.2c)

Nearside Hazard warning tell tale not working correctly (1.4.B.1e)

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Pass 2 Jul 2007 66,605 miles
Pass 29 Jun 2006 59,459 miles
Pass 8 Jul 2005 52,481 miles
Fail 8 Jul 2005 52,841 miles

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

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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Y478 HHT is a 2001 Proton Impian in Silver with a 1,584cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 Y478 HHT, 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 Y478 HHT registered?

Y478 HHT is a 2001 Proton Impian, first registered on 18 July 2001.

Is Y478 HHT safe to buy?

The MOT history for Y478 HHT shows 12 tests with a 66.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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