Should I check the MOT history before buying a 2001 Proton Impian?

Yes. Look for recurring advisories — slow-building issues like corrosion or brake wear patterns show up years before they become failures. A full MOT history analysis will highlight patterns that a single test result won't reveal.

What corrosion should I look for when inspecting a 2001 Proton Impian?

Check brake pipes, sills, subframes, and chassis legs. Surface rust is normal at this age; structural rust is a serious problem that is expensive to fix and can fail an MOT.

How are tyres and brakes typically on a 2001 Proton Impian?

Tyres and brakes are the most common advisory items on vehicles of this age. Budget for replacement if they are near the limit, and factor this into your offer price.

How many 2001 Proton Impian vehicles have had dangerous defects recorded?

29% of these vehicles have had a dangerous defect recorded. Search the registration on CarHunch — the full MOT history will show exactly what was flagged and whether it was resolved.

Is the 2001 Proton Impian reliable?

Based on MOT data from 271 vehicles, the 2001 Proton Impian has a first-time MOT pass rate of 69.3%, indicating average reliability for its class. Always check the full MOT history of any specific vehicle before buying.

What are common problems with the 2001 Proton Impian?

The most frequently recorded MOT issues on the 2001 Proton Impian are: Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (66.2% of vehicles), Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (63.1% of vehicles), Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (59% of vehicles). These figures are based on actual MOT test records — search a specific registration on CarHunch to see its individual history.

Do I need an HPI check when buying a 2001 Proton Impian?

Yes. The MOT history will not show outstanding finance, insurance write-offs, or stolen status. An HPI check covers these areas and should be part of any used car purchase.

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Proton Impian (2001)

271 real MOT outcomes analysed • 69.3% first-time pass rate

2001 Proton Impian

CarHunch analysed 271 real MOT records for the 2001 Proton Impian. Real test outcomes — pass rates, defect profiles, mileage data — from verified DVLA records. Updated as new MOTs are recorded.
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The 2001 Proton Impian's 69.2% first-time MOT pass rate trails the UK average of 80%, signalling below-par reliability for its age. More worryingly, nearly 30% of these vehicles have recorded a dangerous defect at some point, which is a serious buyer concern that warrants thorough pre-purchase inspection.

These cars are averaging just under 66,000 miles, which is relatively low mileage for a 23-year-old model, yet they're still accumulating 3.72 failures per test and 10.7 advisories, suggesting mechanical wear is catching up regardless. If you're considering one, budget for multiple repairs before the next MOT and get an independent pre-purchase inspection to catch dangerous issues before they become your problem.

We have limited data for the 2001 Proton Impian — treat the figures below as indicative rather than definitive.

⚠️ Over 1 in 5 of these vehicles have had a dangerous MOT failure at some point — usually tyres or brakes, and often a one-off issue rather than a persistent problem. The group stats won't tell you which one you're looking at.

First-time pass

69.3%

UK average ~80%

Below average

Dangerous (ever)

29.2%

At least once in MOT history

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Avg failures / car

3.72

Over 11.6 tests on record

High

Typical mileage

66k

Middle half: 50k–78k

For context

These stats describe 271 vehicles as a group. The specific vehicle you're looking at could be the one good example or the one outlier. Run its registration to find out.

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What tends to go wrong

Across 271 vehicles — figures show how many had each issue flagged at least once in their MOT history.

Brake wear 66.2%

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements · Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin · Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin · …

Ask the seller when brakes were last serviced. If they don't know, factor in the cost.

Tyre wear 63.1%

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit · Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit · Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit · …

Budget for a full set — on a vehicle this age, tyres are expected consumables. An inspection will confirm how much is left.

Suspension & steering 44.1%

Nearside Steering rack gaiter split · Offside Steering rack gaiter split

Harder to spot without a ramp — this is a good reason to book a pre-purchase inspection.

Other issues 20.2%

Oil leak

Data covers a 3-year window centred on 2001.

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Before you buy a 2001 Proton Impian

Based on MOT data from 271 vehicles — here's what to check.

📋 Check the full MOT history. 29.2% of these vehicles have had a dangerous defect recorded - recurring advisories often signal problems years before they become failures.
Search the reg on CarHunch for the full MOT history, reliability stats and a free AI-powered analysis of that exact vehicle.
🔍 Brake pipes, sills and subframes are the key areas on a vehicle this age — structural rust is hard to spot without getting underneath. A mechanic will check all of this before you commit, and give you a concrete basis to negotiate on price. Inspection →
📄 Outstanding finance, insurance write-offs and clocking won't appear in the MOT records — a dedicated history check covers all of this. Our link gets you 20% off automatically. History Get 20% off via CarHunch

Colour Breakdown

Based on 2,434 Proton Impian vehicles registered in the UK — across all years. From DVLA registration records.

Silver 35.2%

856

Blue 24.7%

601

Grey 14.8%

360

Red 10.4%

254

Gold 4.4%

106

Black 4.3%

105

Green 2.3%

White 2%

Maroon 1.9%

Mileage Distribution

Most 2001 Proton Impian vehicles sit in the blue band. If the vehicle you're looking at is outside it, it's either unusually low or high mileage for its age.

65,592

typical

50,298

low mileage

77,908

high mileage

Half of all 2001 Proton Impian vehicles fall between 50,298 and 77,908 miles.

Is the mileage you're seeing normal?

✓ Under 50,298 miles — lower than most. Could be great, or could be a vehicle that rarely moved. Check test frequency and mileage progression in the MOT history.

✓ 50,298–77,908 miles — normal for age. This is where most 2001 Proton Impians sit.

⚠ Over 105,175 miles — higher than typical. Not necessarily a problem, but check service history and look out for advisory build-up on tyres and brakes.

2001 Proton Impian — Still on the Road

Numbers are thinning — 13% of 2001 Proton Impians are still active.

Numbers are declining — 12 vehicles still getting MOTs in 2019 (13% of peak).

Based on vehicles from this manufacture year that had at least one MOT test in each calendar year. Data from 2014–2019.

MOT History Averages

11.6

Avg MOT tests per vehicle

3.72

Avg failures per vehicle

10.7

Avg advisories per vehicle

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