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FE51 NBM

2001 Proton Wira

Purple Petrol 1597cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires7 Jul 2015
Tests16 (9 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate56.3%

Mileage

77,082 mi
Last recorded77,082 miles
Recorded on25 Jun 2015
Typical for 2001 Proton Wira51,285 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFE51 NBM
MakeProton
ModelWira
Year2001
ColourPurple
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,597cc

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MOT History

9 pass 7 fail
Fail 25 Jun 2015 77,082 miles

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

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

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

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

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

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

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

Pass 23 Jun 2014 74,528 miles

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

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

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Fail 20 Jun 2014 74,528 miles

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

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

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

Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

front brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

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

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

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 8 Jul 2013 70,921 miles
Fail 3 Jul 2013 70,914 miles

Centre Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Pass 5 Jul 2012 65,497 miles

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

offside front tyre slightly cracked

Fail 3 Jul 2012 65,486 miles

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

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

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

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

offside front tyre slightly cracked

Pass 23 Jul 2011 60,149 miles

Oil leak

Pass 13 Aug 2010 55,291 miles

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

footbrake efficiency only 56%

handbrake efficiency only 17%

lower reading on n/s/r handbrake

o/s/f and o/s/r tyres badly agecracked

rear shockers slightly weak

rusting on o/s/r inner wing near suspension mounting

slight corrosion on discs

slight freying in places on seatbelts

Fail 11 Aug 2010 55,290 miles

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Nearside Steering rack insecure (2.2.B.1a)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Offside Inner 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)

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

lower reading on n/s/r handbrake

n/s/r outer sidelamp not working

o/s/f and o/s/r tyres badly agecracked

rear shockers slightly weak

rusting on o/s/r inner wing near suspension mounting

slight corrosion on discs

slight freying in places on seatbelts

Pass 6 Dec 2008 47,700 miles
Fail 29 Nov 2008 47,699 miles

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

Centre Exhaust has part of the system excessively deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Emissions not tested (7.0)

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

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

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

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

Statutory seat belt missing (5.1.1)

Pass 2 Jan 2008 44,452 miles
Pass 17 Jul 2007 39,978 miles
Fail 17 Jul 2007 39,978 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

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

Rear registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

Pass 11 Aug 2006 32,301 miles

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 NBM is a 2001 Proton Wira in Purple with a 1,597cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 56.3%.

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 NBM, 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 NBM is a 2001 Proton Wira, first registered on 21 September 2001.

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