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BU51 RJZ

2001 Proton Wira

Purple Petrol 1597cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires25 Jun 2013
Tests8 (6 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

79,722 mi
Last recorded79,722 miles
Recorded on26 Jun 2012
Typical for 2001 Proton Wira51,285 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBU51 RJZ
MakeProton
ModelWira
Year2001
ColourPurple
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,597cc

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MOT History

6 pass 2 fail
Pass 26 Jun 2012 79,722 miles
Pass 15 Nov 2010 78,523 miles

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

nearside rear wheel bearing noisy

Fail 15 Nov 2010 78,523 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

nearside rear wheel bearing noisy

Pass 1 Oct 2009 71,202 miles
Pass 30 Oct 2008 69,036 miles
Pass 9 Oct 2007 62,950 miles

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

Fail 9 Oct 2007 62,950 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Pass 16 Sep 2006 56,033 miles

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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BU51 RJZ is a 2001 Proton Wira in Purple with a 1,597cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 8 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 BU51 RJZ, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was BU51 RJZ registered?

BU51 RJZ is a 2001 Proton Wira, first registered on 1 September 2001.

Is BU51 RJZ safe to buy?

The MOT history for BU51 RJZ shows 8 tests with a 75% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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