Pass rate, every year
67.3% Below average
205 tests across 3 model years, 2004–2006.
−13.7 pts vs the national average
Proton Impian MOT Pass Rate & Official DVSA Failure Statistics
Best year to buy
2005 71.8%
The strongest of the 3 years on record. See the 2005 page →
Worst year to buy
2004 64.0%
7.8 points below the 2005 peak. See the 2004 page →
The Proton Impian MOT pass rate is 67.3%, −13.7 percentage points below the UK average. That is 205 DVSA MOT tests recorded between 2004 and 2006. This page lists the most common Proton Impian MOT failures by category, names the best and worst model years, and finishes with a pre-MOT checklist you can run at home.
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Proton Impian MOT History and Failure Rates vs UK National Average
The Proton Impian passed on its first attempt in 57.0%, and its overall record sits −13.7 percentage points below the national average for all cars. These figures come from every recorded DVSA MOT test for the Proton Impian in the 2023–2025 data: 205 tests across 3 model years (2004–2006). A test still carries exactly one pass or fail verdict.
| Measure | This model |
|---|---|
| Tests analysed | 205 |
| Overall pass rate | 67.3% |
| Passed on first attempt | 57.0% |
| Average mileage at test | 68,879 mi |
| Model years covered | 2004–2006 (3 years) |
| Versus UK national average | −13.7 pts below |
Figures are computed from every recorded DVSA test for this model in the 2023–2025 data.
Most Common Proton Impian MOT Problems by Failure Category
Every MOT failure a tester records belongs to one inspection section of the DVSA manual. For the Proton Impian, the Suspension section leads the record — the breakdown below shows where the recorded failures cluster, then the exact strings behind the three biggest sections.
| Inspection section | Share of failures |
|---|---|
| Suspension | 25% |
| Lamps, reflectors and electrical equipment | 23% |
| Steering | 14% |
| Body, chassis, structure | 13% |
| Visibility | 10% |
| Brakes | 7% |
| Noise, emissions and leaks | 5% |
| Tyres | 2% |
Shares are over the Proton Impian's recorded defect strings, merged across its year pages.
Suspension
Around 25% of the recorded Proton Impian failures fall in the Suspension section of the MOT inspection manual. Testers recorded "Ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated" (7.8%), "Component mounting prescribed areas prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength" (4.4%), "Ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt" (2.4%) among the Proton Impian's suspension faults.
Lamps, reflectors and electrical equipment
Around 23% of the recorded Proton Impian failures fall in the Lamps, reflectors and electrical equipment section of the MOT inspection manual. Testers recorded "Stop lamp not working" (4.4%), "Battery(ies) insecure but not likely to fall from carrier" (2.0%), "Registration plate lamp(s) inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources" (1.9%) among the Proton Impian's lamps, reflectors and electrical equipment faults.
Steering
Around 14% of the recorded Proton Impian failures fall in the Steering section of the MOT inspection manual. Testers recorded "Steering rack gaiter missing or no longer prevents the ingress of dirt" (8.3%) among the Proton Impian's steering faults.
Top Recorded Proton Impian DVSA MOT Test Statistics & Defect Descriptions
The descriptions below are the exact DVSA failure strings testers recorded most often for the Proton Impian, each with how many of the model's 205 tests it was noted on.
- "Steering rack gaiter missing or no longer prevents the ingress of dirt" (Major) — noted on about 17 Proton Impian tests, 8.3% of the model's MOT record.
- "Ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated" (Minor) — noted on about 16 Proton Impian tests, 7.8% of the model's MOT record.
- "Wipers blade defective" (Minor) — noted on about 12 Proton Impian tests, 5.9% of the model's MOT record.
- "Stop lamp not working" (Major) — noted on about 9 Proton Impian tests, 4.4% of the model's MOT record.
- "Component mounting prescribed areas prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength" (Major) — noted on about 9 Proton Impian tests, 4.4% of the model's MOT record.
- "Rbt (sp) efficiency below requirements" (Major) — noted on about 6 Proton Impian tests, 2.9% of the model's MOT record.
Best and Worst Proton Impian Model Years by Pass Rate
The strongest Proton Impian model year on record is 2005 (71.8% across 85 tests), and the weakest is 2004 (64.0%). The gap between them is 7.8 points. Years with fewer than 50 recorded tests are excluded, so these are the years with enough MOT history to mean something.
| Year | Tests | Pass rate |
|---|---|---|
| 2006 Impian | 70 | 64.3% |
| 2005 Impian | 85 | 71.8% |
| 2004 Impian | 50 | 64.0% |
Newest model year first. Only years with at least 50 recorded tests are listed.
Pre-MOT Inspection Checklist for Proton Impian Owners
These checks follow this Proton Impian's own most-recorded failure strings, starting with what a tester is most likely to flag on a Proton Impian.
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the steering — “steering rack gaiter missing or no longer prevents the ingress of dirt”
With the wheels straight, rock the steering wheel gently with the engine off — more than about an inch of free play before the wheels move is worth investigating. Split rack gaiters are cheap to replace and commonly recorded.
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the suspension joints — “ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated”
With the car parked on level ground, rock the top of each front wheel in and out while someone watches the suspension arm. Clunks, or rubber boots split and greasy, are what testers record here.
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the wipers and washers — “wipers blade defective”
Run the wipers with the screen wet: they should clear it in one sweep without smearing or juddering. Top the washer bottle up and check both jets hit the screen.
Derived from the DVSA failure strings testers recorded for the Proton Impian. A check that finds nothing means the item is likely fine, not that the test is guaranteed.
Frequently Asked Questions: Proton Impian MOT & Reliability
What is the Proton Impian MOT pass rate?
67.3% of the 205 recorded Proton Impian MOT tests ended in a pass, −13.7 percentage points below the national average. 57.0% of those passed on the first attempt.
Which Proton Impian model years pass the MOT most often?
2005 is the strongest Proton Impian year on record at 71.8%, while 2004 is the weakest at 64.0%. The year-by-year table below lists every model year with at least 50 recorded tests.
What are the most common Proton Impian MOT failures?
The most recorded Proton Impian failures are "Steering rack gaiter missing or no longer prevents the ingress of dirt" and "Ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated" — together around 16% of tests, mostly in the Steering section.