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Y479 HHT

2001 Proton Impian

Silver Petrol 1584cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires30 Dec 2013
Tests12 (8 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

47,517 mi
Last recorded47,517 miles
Recorded on31 Dec 2012
Typical for 2001 Proton Impian63,569 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationY479 HHT
MakeProton
ModelImpian
Year2001
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,584cc

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MOT History

8 pass 4 fail
Pass 31 Dec 2012 47,517 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

mileage display not illuminated

slight bind att offside front brake

Fail 18 Dec 2012 47,510 miles

Offside Rear coil spring fractured (2.4.C.1a)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

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

mileage display not illuminated

slight bind att offside front brake

Pass 6 Mar 2012 46,592 miles

mileage display is not illuminated

Fail 6 Mar 2012 46,592 miles

Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

mileage display is not illuminated

Pass 4 Mar 2011 44,210 miles

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

Offside Power steering component(s) has slight seepage from a component (2.3.3b)

slight floctuation at front brake readings

Fail 3 Mar 2011 44,192 miles

Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Nearside Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter insecurely mounted to its housing (2.5.C.1a)

Rear Fuel system component leaking (7.2.3)

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

Offside Power steering component(s) has slight seepage from a component (2.3.3b)

slight floctuation at front brake readings

Pass 12 Mar 2010 42,065 miles

Offside Front Power steering component(s) has slight seepage from a component (2.3.3b)

Offside front caliper piston seal adrift.

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

Rear bumper support brackets corroded

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

fuel filler neck assy corroded

Pass 24 Feb 2009 38,684 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

slight bind at offside front brake

the offside parking brake could be better

Pass 22 Mar 2008 35,640 miles
Fail 7 Mar 2008 35,628 miles

Front front brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

Parking brake lever defective so that it cannot be satisfactorily operated (3.1.3c)

Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Rear front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)

front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

front brake juddering severely (3.7.A.2b)

engine sump is corroded and leaking

Pass 20 Jul 2006 33,032 miles
Pass 18 Jul 2005 28,776 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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Y479 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 Y479 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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Y479 HHT is a 2001 Proton Impian, first registered on 18 July 2001.

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