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CU04 DWM

2004 Proton Wira

Red Petrol 1597cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires24 Sep 2015
Tests12 (7 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate58.3%

Mileage

55,804 mi
Last recorded55,804 miles
Recorded on25 Sep 2014
Typical for 2004 Proton Wira38,866 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationCU04 DWM
MakeProton
ModelWira
Year2004
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,597cc

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MOT History

7 pass 5 fail
Pass 25 Sep 2014 55,804 miles
Pass 26 Jun 2013 54,665 miles

Oil leak

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

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

Pass 4 Jul 2012 52,691 miles

Oil leak

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

battery insecure at time of test

Fail 3 Jul 2012 52,691 miles

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

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

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

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

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

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

Oil leak

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

battery insecure at time of test

Fail 25 Jul 2011 50,931 miles

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

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

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

Rear Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 25 Jul 2011 50,931 miles

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

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

Rear Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 7 Feb 2009 43,558 miles
Fail 5 Feb 2009 43,558 miles

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

brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)

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

Pass 28 Feb 2008 36,205 miles
Fail 27 Feb 2008 36,205 miles

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

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

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

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

Pass 5 Feb 2007 27,482 miles
Fail 5 Feb 2007 27,476 miles

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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CU04 DWM is a 2004 Proton Wira in Red with a 1,597cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 58.3%.

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 CU04 DWM, 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.

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What year was CU04 DWM registered?

CU04 DWM is a 2004 Proton Wira, first registered on 1 March 2004.

Is CU04 DWM safe to buy?

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