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BX51 NWR

2001 Proton Wira Lux

Silver Petrol 1834cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires20 Oct 2008
Tests5 (3 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

121,050 mi
Last recorded121,050 miles
Recorded on24 Sep 2007
Typical for 2001 Proton Wira Lux54,787 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBX51 NWR
MakeProton
ModelWira Lux
Year2001
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,834cc

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MOT History

3 pass 2 fail
Pass 24 Sep 2007 121,050 miles

Centre Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

Fail 6 Aug 2007 120,221 miles

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

Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front Direction indicator incomplete (1.5.A1b)

Nearside Front Steering rack gaiter insecure (2.2.D.2d)

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

Nearside Front passenger door cannot be opened from inside the vehicle (6.2.B.1b)

Nearside Front passenger door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle (6.2.B.1b)

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.6.1)

Offside Front Direction indicator insecure (1.4.A.2b)

Offside Front Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Offside Front Headlamp insecure (1.7.3)

Offside Rear Fluid suspension unit leaking (2.4.D.2)

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

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

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

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

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

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Front front brake juddering slightly (3.7.A.2b)

Nearside Rear Trailing arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Pass 19 Oct 2006 90,790 miles
Pass 18 Oct 2005 75,424 miles
Fail 18 Oct 2005 75,424 miles

Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Rear Torsion bar excessive play at an end fixing (2.4.E.2)

How Reliable is the Proton Wira Lux?

Based on 577 MOT tests across 124 vehicles.

64.8%
Pass Rate
9,132
Miles/Year
25
Year Lifespan
124
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 58
Steering rack gaiter split 57
Parking brake: efficiency below requirements 48
parking brake recording little or no effort 42
position lamp(s) not working 33
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BX51 NWR is a 2001 Proton Wira Lux in Silver with a 1,834cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 5 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60%.

Across all 2001 Proton Wira Lux models, the average MOT pass rate is 64.2% with a typical mileage of 54,787 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 Lux fails its MOT is tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm, accounting for 58 recorded failures. If you're considering buying BX51 NWR, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

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

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BX51 NWR is a 2001 Proton Wira Lux, first registered on 10 October 2001.

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