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GN51 NBE

2001 Proton Wira

Blue Petrol 1597cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires1 Oct 2014
Tests12 (8 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

48,348 mi
Last recorded48,348 miles
Recorded on2 Oct 2013
Typical for 2001 Proton Wira51,285 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGN51 NBE
MakeProton
ModelWira
Year2001
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,597cc

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MOT History

8 pass 4 fail
Pass 2 Oct 2013 48,348 miles
Fail 31 Aug 2013 46,563 miles

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

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

Pass 30 Aug 2012 41,229 miles

n/s/f & o/s/f steering rack boots perrished not split at time of test.

o/s/f seatbelt catch cover poor condition not effecting seat belt opperation at time of test.

screw in n/s/r tyre at time of test.

small hole in rear exhaust not blowing to x/s at time of test.

Pass 3 Aug 2011 40,058 miles
Fail 3 Aug 2011 40,058 miles

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

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

Pass 9 Aug 2010 38,851 miles
Fail 9 Aug 2010 38,851 miles

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

Nearside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Nearside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Pass 26 Aug 2009 36,902 miles
Pass 6 Aug 2008 32,937 miles
Fail 7 Aug 2007 30,101 miles

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

Pass 7 Aug 2007 30,101 miles
Pass 14 Aug 2006 27,054 miles

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

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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GN51 NBE is a 2001 Proton Wira in Blue with a 1,597cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 GN51 NBE, 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 GN51 NBE registered?

GN51 NBE is a 2001 Proton Wira, first registered on 1 September 2001.

Is GN51 NBE safe to buy?

The MOT history for GN51 NBE shows 12 tests with a 66.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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