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FE51 NBJ

2001 Proton Wira

Gold Petrol 1468cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires21 Aug 2016
Tests17 (11 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate64.7%

Mileage

61,717 mi
Last recorded61,717 miles
Recorded on20 Aug 2015
Typical for 2001 Proton Wira51,285 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFE51 NBJ
MakeProton
ModelWira
Year2001
ColourGold
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,468cc

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MOT History

11 pass 6 fail
Pass 20 Aug 2015 61,717 miles

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

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a slightly worn shock absorber pivot (2.7.4)

Fail 20 Aug 2015 61,717 miles

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

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

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

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

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a slightly worn shock absorber pivot (2.7.4)

Pass 15 Aug 2014 56,842 miles

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Fail 14 Aug 2014 56,842 miles

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

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

nearside rear tyre badly perished

Pass 31 Jul 2013 53,106 miles
Fail 31 Jul 2013 53,106 miles

Driver's airbag obviously defective (5.4.1)

o/s wiper splitting

Fail 17 Aug 2012 50,035 miles

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

Windscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching by more than 10mm within zone 'A' (8.3.1b)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

n/s/r tyre perished

Pass 17 Aug 2012 50,035 miles

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

n/s/r tyre perished

Pass 22 Aug 2011 47,210 miles

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

n/s/r tyre perishing

Pass 27 Aug 2010 40,549 miles

Nail in offside rear tyre

airbag light on

Pass 7 Sep 2009 36,780 miles
Fail 7 Sep 2009 36,780 miles

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

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

Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 23 Sep 2008 36,746 miles
Fail 6 Sep 2007 35,438 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 6 Sep 2007 35,438 miles
Pass 7 Sep 2006 32,837 miles
Pass 6 Sep 2005 29,587 miles

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

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

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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FE51 NBJ is a 2001 Proton Wira in Gold with a 1,468cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 64.7%.

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 FE51 NBJ, 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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FE51 NBJ is a 2001 Proton Wira, first registered on 12 September 2001.

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