Proton Impian (2007)
2007 Proton Impian
CarHunch analysed 172 real MOT records for the 2007 Proton Impian. This breakdown of actual test outcomes — pass rates, defect profiles, mileage data — isn't published anywhere else.
The 2007 Proton Impian trails the UK average pass rate by 3.2 percentage points at 76.8%, suggesting slightly below-average reliability for its age. With 13.4% of vehicles having suffered dangerous defects, it's not a major concern, but buyers should factor in a more thorough pre-purchase inspection than you might for mainstream rivals.
These cars are running at a sensible 47,000 miles median for their age, but they're accumulating an average of 2.71 failures per test, indicating persistent mechanical issues beyond the obvious wear items—the high advisory count of 9.2 per vehicle reinforces this. Before committing, have a trusted mechanic inspect the cooling system, suspension, and electrics, as these older Protons tend to show their age in those areas.
What to check before buying a 2007 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.
- 📄 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 (90%) | 155 | 75.3% | 2.92 |
| LPG (10%) | 17 | 90.7% | 0.82 |
Mileage Distribution
Most 2007 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.
Half of all 2007 Proton Impian vehicles fall between 33,573 and 67,915 miles.
2007 Proton Impian — Still on the Road
Numbers are declining — 13 vehicles still getting MOTs in 2023 (9% of peak).
Based on vehicles from this manufacture year that had at least one MOT test in each calendar year. Data from 2014–2023.
MOT History Averages
Most Common MOT Issues — 2007 Proton Impian
Based on actual MOT test records for this model. Percentage shows how often each item appears across all vehicles in this cohort.
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37.7%
Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit
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31.3%
Nearside Steering rack gaiter split
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31.3%
Offside Steering rack gaiter split
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31.3%
Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit
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18.7%
Parking brake: efficiency below requirements
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18.3%
Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit
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16.7%
Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin
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16.3%
Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases
Data covers a 3-year window centred on 2007. Counts include advisories and failures.
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