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BU51 RKV

2001 Proton Wira

Blue Petrol 1468cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires16 Mar 2012
Tests7 (6 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate85.7%

Mileage

54,059 mi
Last recorded54,059 miles
Recorded on17 Mar 2011
Typical for 2001 Proton Wira51,285 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBU51 RKV
MakeProton
ModelWira
Year2001
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,468cc

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MOT History

6 pass 1 fail
Pass 17 Mar 2011 54,059 miles
Pass 18 Nov 2009 51,552 miles

Oil leak

nearside tail lamp damage

Fail 12 Nov 2009 51,552 miles

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

Oil leak

nearside tail lamp damage

Pass 26 Aug 2008 43,020 miles
Pass 14 Aug 2007 32,221 miles
Pass 23 Aug 2006 23,542 miles
Pass 22 Sep 2005 20,316 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 RKV is a 2001 Proton Wira in Blue with a 1,468cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 7 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 85.7%.

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 RKV, 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 RKV registered?

BU51 RKV is a 2001 Proton Wira, first registered on 24 September 2001.

Is BU51 RKV safe to buy?

The MOT history for BU51 RKV shows 7 tests with a 85.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

Does BU51 RKV have outstanding finance?

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