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DG52 VAU

2002 Proton Wira

Green Petrol 1468cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires4 Dec 2014
Tests16 (9 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate56.3%

Mileage

178,640 mi
Last recorded178,640 miles
Recorded on20 Nov 2013
Typical for 2002 Proton Wira46,204 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDG52 VAU
MakeProton
ModelWira
Year2002
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,468cc

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MOT History

9 pass 7 fail
Fail 20 Nov 2013 178,640 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Non obligatory mirror damaged

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

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

Oil leak

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Temporary fuel cap fitted

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 20 Nov 2013 178,640 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Non obligatory mirror damaged

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

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

Oil leak

Temporary fuel cap fitted

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 27 Nov 2012 174,094 miles
Fail 27 Nov 2012 174,094 miles

Nearside Front Tyre not fitted in accordance with side wall instructions (4.1.D.1f)

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Pass 5 Dec 2011 168,869 miles
Fail 22 Nov 2011 168,692 miles

Offside Front Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Pass 17 Nov 2010 163,422 miles

Oil leak

Fail 17 Nov 2010 163,420 miles

Brake pedal anti-slip provision missing (3.3.A.1b)

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

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

Battery insecure

Oil leak

Pass 18 Nov 2009 158,129 miles
Pass 30 Oct 2008 152,900 miles
Fail 29 Oct 2008 152,890 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage fractured (2.4.G.1)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage fractured (2.4.G.1)

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

Pass 23 Oct 2007 147,219 miles
Fail 23 Oct 2007 147,219 miles

Brake pedal anti-slip provision missing (3.3.A.1b)

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

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

Pass 30 Aug 2006 140,608 miles
Pass 27 Sep 2005 130,999 miles
Fail 7 Sep 2005 127,937 miles

Offside Rear Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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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DG52 VAU is a 2002 Proton Wira in Green with a 1,468cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 56.3%.

Across all 2002 Proton Wira models, the average MOT pass rate is 72.1% with a typical mileage of 46,204 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 DG52 VAU, 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 24 years old, this Proton Wira is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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DG52 VAU is a 2002 Proton Wira, first registered on 12 September 2002.

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