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AY51 EFJ

2001 Proton Wira

Blue Petrol 1468cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires20 Feb 2014
Tests13 (8 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate61.5%

Mileage

77,942 mi
Last recorded77,942 miles
Recorded on25 Jan 2013
Typical for 2001 Proton Wira51,285 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAY51 EFJ
MakeProton
ModelWira
Year2001
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,468cc

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MOT History

8 pass 5 fail
Pass 25 Jan 2013 77,942 miles
Fail 25 Jan 2013 77,942 miles

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Fail 16 Jan 2013 77,923 miles

Centre Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Emissions not tested (7.0)

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Rear position lamp(s) has light sources not illuminating, but not more than 50% (1.1.A.3b)

brake warning light on

nsr body damage

wipers starting to split

Pass 21 Feb 2012 69,321 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Fail 21 Feb 2012 69,321 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Pass 15 Feb 2011 61,209 miles

Offside Front Seat belt flexible stalk damaged but not likely to lead to failure under load (5.2.4a)

Pass 18 Sep 2009 49,774 miles
Fail 26 Sep 2008 43,182 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

clutch pedal anti-slip rubber missing.

nearside front wiper blade not clearing screen as well as it could.

Pass 26 Sep 2008 43,182 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

clutch pedal anti-slip rubber missing.

nearside front wiper blade not clearing screen as well as it could.

Pass 27 Sep 2007 36,179 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

offside front headlamp image poor,headlamp glass condensated.

Pass 26 Sep 2006 32,461 miles

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

o/s/f headlamp condensated

Fail 27 Sep 2005 28,883 miles

Brake pedal anti-slip provision missing (3.3.A.1b)

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

uneven wear front tyres,inner and outer edges almost void of tread.

Pass 27 Sep 2005 28,883 miles

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

uneven wear front tyres,inner and outer edges almost void of tread.

How Reliable is the Proton Wira?

Based on 57,151 MOT tests across 5,746 vehicles.

70.1%
Pass Rate
4,884
Miles/Year
26
Year Lifespan
5,746
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Steering rack gaiter split 5,753
Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 3,573
Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively 1,960
Parking brake: efficiency below requirements 1,578
Stop lamp not working 1,305
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AY51 EFJ is a 2001 Proton Wira in Blue with a 1,468cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 61.5%.

Across all 2001 Proton Wira models, the average MOT pass rate is 67.8% with a typical mileage of 51,285 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 Wira fails its MOT is steering rack gaiter split, accounting for 5,753 recorded failures. If you're considering buying AY51 EFJ, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Proton Wira typically stays on UK roads for around 26 years. At 25 years old, this Proton Wira is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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AY51 EFJ is a 2001 Proton Wira, first registered on 28 September 2001.

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