Proton Impian (2002)

471 real MOT outcomes analysed • 69.7% first-time pass rate

2002 Proton Impian

CarHunch analysed 471 real MOT records for the 2002 Proton Impian. This breakdown of actual test outcomes — pass rates, defect profiles, mileage data — isn't published anywhere else.

Below average reliability 10.3% below UK average
69.7%
pass MOT first time
UK average: ~80%
59,610
typical mileage
44,154–72,205 middle half
26.5%
ever had a dangerous defect
recorded at any MOT
3.85
avg MOT failures per car
over 12 tests on record

What to check before buying a 2002 Proton Impian

Practical pre-purchase checks for this age and model.

  • 📋 Check the full MOT history. Look for recurring advisories — slow-building issues like corrosion or brake wear patterns show up years before they become failures. Enter the reg below for a full AI analysis.
  • 🔍 Inspect for corrosion in person. Brake pipes, sills, subframes, and chassis legs. Surface rust is normal at this age; structural rust is a serious problem that's expensive to fix and can fail an MOT.
  • 🛞 Check tyres and brakes. The most common advisory items at this age. Budget for replacement if they're near the limit — factor this into your offer price.
  • ⚠️ 26.5% of these vehicles have had a dangerous defect recorded. Enter the reg below — the full MOT history will show exactly what was flagged and whether it was resolved.
  • 📄 Run an HPI check. The MOT history won't show outstanding finance, insurance write-offs, or stolen status — an HPI check will.

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Pass Rate by Fuel Type

Fuel type Vehicles Pass rate Avg failures
Petrol (99%) 465 69.7% 3.87
LPG (1%) 5 74.1% 2.4
Diesel (0%) 1 66.7% 4

Mileage Distribution

Most 2002 Proton Impian vehicles sit in the blue band. If the car you're looking at is outside it, it's either unusually low or high mileage for its age.

44,154
low mileage
59,610
typical
72,205
high mileage

Half of all 2002 Proton Impian vehicles fall between 44,154 and 72,205 miles.

2002 Proton Impian — Still on the Road

Numbers are declining — 11 vehicles still getting MOTs in 2021 (6% of peak).

193 11 2014 2021

Based on vehicles from this manufacture year that had at least one MOT test in each calendar year. Data from 2014–2021.

MOT History Averages

12
Avg MOT tests per vehicle
3.85
Avg failures per vehicle
11.5
Avg advisories per vehicle

Most Common MOT Issues — 2002 Proton Impian

Based on actual MOT test records for this model. Percentage shows how often each item appears across all vehicles in this cohort.

  • 66.2%
    Parking brake: efficiency below requirements
  • 63.1%
    Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit
  • 59%
    Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit
  • 46.9%
    Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin
  • 45.9%
    Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit
  • 44.1%
    Nearside Steering rack gaiter split
  • 40.6%
    Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit
  • 40.1%
    Offside Steering rack gaiter split

Data covers a 3-year window centred on 2002. Counts include advisories and failures.

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Other model years — Proton Impian:

2001 2003 2004 2005 2006 2007