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BU04 BVW

2004 Proton Wira

Blue Petrol 1597cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires2 Nov 2013
Tests11 (6 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate54.5%

Mileage

78,799 mi
Last recorded78,799 miles
Recorded on31 Oct 2012
Typical for 2004 Proton Wira38,866 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBU04 BVW
MakeProton
ModelWira
Year2004
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,597cc

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MOT History

6 pass 5 fail
Pass 31 Oct 2012 78,799 miles
Pass 3 Nov 2011 78,812 miles

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

Headlamp masks/converters fitted

Fail 1 Nov 2011 78,806 miles

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7) DANGEROUS

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

Headlamp masks/converters fitted

Fail 20 Jan 2011 78,806 miles

Offside Steering rack gaiter split (2.2.D.2d)

Offside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Pass 26 Feb 2010 77,983 miles

adjustment to handbrake travel

front tyres treads around 2-3mm in places

rear tyre treads scrubbing on inner edges

Pass 2 Mar 2009 62,059 miles

bonnet cable and catch seizing up badly

Fail 27 Feb 2009 61,954 miles

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp not illuminating the registration plate (1.1.C.1e)

Nearside Rear rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)

Nearside Rear rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Offside Rear rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)

Offside Rear rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Service brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

bonnet cable and catch seizing up badly

Pass 28 Feb 2008 49,535 miles
Fail 28 Feb 2008 49,535 miles

Nearside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Pass 28 Feb 2007 38,383 miles
Fail 22 Feb 2007 38,383 miles

Nearside front brake juddering severely (3.7.A.2b)

Nearside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Offside front brake juddering severely (3.7.A.2b)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

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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BU04 BVW is a 2004 Proton Wira in Blue with a 1,597cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 54.5%.

Across all 2004 Proton Wira models, the average MOT pass rate is 71.8% with a typical mileage of 38,866 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 BU04 BVW, 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 22 years old, this Proton Wira is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was BU04 BVW registered?

BU04 BVW is a 2004 Proton Wira, first registered on 1 March 2004.

Is BU04 BVW safe to buy?

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