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BU51 RLX

2001 Proton Wira

Silver Petrol 1597cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires21 May 2013
Tests16 (8 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate50%

Mileage

107,779 mi
Last recorded107,779 miles
Recorded on22 May 2012
Typical for 2001 Proton Wira51,285 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBU51 RLX
MakeProton
ModelWira
Year2001
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,597cc

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MOT History

8 pass 8 fail
Pass 22 May 2012 107,779 miles

Nail in nearside front tyre

Nail in nearside rear tyre

Oil leak

Fail 21 May 2012 107,779 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nail in nearside front tyre

Nail in nearside rear tyre

Oil leak

Pass 27 Apr 2011 100,630 miles

Oil leak

Fail 26 Apr 2011 100,630 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Oil leak

Pass 11 May 2010 92,422 miles

Front pads appear low

Rear silencer corroded slightly blowing

Fail 11 May 2010 92,422 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (3.4.1c)

Front pads appear low

Rear silencer corroded slightly blowing

Pass 27 Apr 2009 82,463 miles

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

Nearside Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

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

Rear Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Fail 27 Apr 2009 82,463 miles

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

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

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

Nearside Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

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

Fail 1 Jul 2008 77,812 miles

Nearside Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Pass 1 Jul 2008 77,812 miles

Nearside Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Offside Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Pass 13 Sep 2007 75,073 miles

N/Side headlamp lens holed not affecting beam pattern.

Fail 13 Sep 2007 75,072 miles

Nearside Front Front wheel bearing has excessive play (2.5.A.3c) DANGEROUS

n/s headlamp lens holed

o/s wiper blade starting to solit

Pass 26 Sep 2006 64,965 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Fail 18 Sep 2006 64,965 miles

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

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

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

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

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

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

Pass 16 Sep 2005 52,691 miles
Fail 15 Sep 2005 52,691 miles

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

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

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

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

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

rear brake grabbing slightly (3.7.A.5b)

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 RLX is a 2001 Proton Wira in Silver with a 1,597cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 50%.

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 BU51 RLX, 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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BU51 RLX is a 2001 Proton Wira, first registered on 27 September 2001.

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