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CU51 AXX

2001 Proton Wira

Purple Diesel 1997cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires22 Nov 2015
Tests16 (10 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate62.5%

Mileage

91,606 mi
Last recorded91,606 miles
Recorded on7 Jan 2016
Typical for 2001 Proton Wira51,285 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationCU51 AXX
MakeProton
ModelWira
Year2001
ColourPurple
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,997cc

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MOT History

10 pass 6 fail
Fail 7 Jan 2016 91,606 miles

Centre Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded crossmember (2.4.A.3)

Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Offside Rear 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)

Fail 11 Nov 2015 91,592 miles

Centre Front Lower Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings front cross member heavily corroded (6.1.B.2)

Front Lower engine mounting deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (6.1.D.1a)

Nearside Front Lower Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Front Inner Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings chassis leg holed (6.1.B.2)

Offside Front Lower Anti-roll bar rubber bush bonding deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Inner Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm badly edged (4.1.E.1)

front brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened inner faces poor (3.5.1i)

Pass 13 Nov 2014 77,887 miles

front cross member corroded and holed

Pass 21 Nov 2013 70,879 miles

Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

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

Pass 14 Nov 2012 69,536 miles

Corrosion to front crossmember.

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside rear tyre wearing inner edge.

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

Slight roughness offside rear wheel bearing.

Pass 16 Nov 2011 67,030 miles

Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

front crossmember which holds radiator and gearbox mounting cradle is excessively corroded

Fail 14 Nov 2011 67,028 miles

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

Exhaust tailpipe not capable of allowing the emission probe to be inserted (7.4.B.1)

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

Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

front crossmember which holds radiator and gearbox mounting cradle is excessively corroded

Fail 23 Nov 2010 62,725 miles

Front Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.A.1)

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

Pass 23 Nov 2010 62,725 miles

Front Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.A.1)

Pass 20 Nov 2009 54,483 miles

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

Off side rear tyre wearing on inside edge

Pass 20 Nov 2008 47,368 miles
Fail 20 Nov 2008 47,368 miles

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

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

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

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

Nearside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

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

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

Pass 19 Nov 2007 40,624 miles

Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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

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

Pass 15 Nov 2006 33,766 miles
Fail 13 Nov 2006 33,766 miles

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

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

Pass 4 Nov 2005 28,119 miles

BOTH REAR TYRES PERISHED

OIL LEAK FROM OIL FILTER HOUSING AREA

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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CU51 AXX is a 2001 Proton Wira in Purple with a 1,997cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 62.5%.

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 CU51 AXX, 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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What year was CU51 AXX registered?

CU51 AXX is a 2001 Proton Wira, first registered on 30 October 2001.

Is CU51 AXX safe to buy?

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