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HX51 PXB

2001 Proton Wira

Gold Petrol 1468cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires13 May 2015
Tests14 (9 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate64.3%

Mileage

99,855 mi
Last recorded99,855 miles
Recorded on28 Apr 2014
Typical for 2001 Proton Wira51,285 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationHX51 PXB
MakeProton
ModelWira
Year2001
ColourGold
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,468cc

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MOT History

9 pass 5 fail
Pass 28 Apr 2014 99,855 miles

All four tyre treads low

Front bumper insecure

Oil leak

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

Rear bumper insecure

Rear wiper blade worn

Fail 28 Apr 2014 99,855 miles

All four tyre treads low

Front bumper insecure

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Oil leak

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

Rear bumper insecure

Rear wiper blade worn

Pass 25 Apr 2013 90,115 miles

Couldn't see front brakes properly

Exhaust system slightly corroded in areas

Nearside front tyre has deep cuts to tread but not reaching cords

Rear bumper insecure

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

Fail 24 Apr 2013 90,069 miles

Front Tyre(s) incorrect because different size tyres are fitted on the same axle. (4.1.A.1a)

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

Offside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Couldn't see front brakes properly

Exhaust system slightly corroded in areas

Rear bumper insecure

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

Pass 25 Apr 2012 81,181 miles

Engine management light on

Fail 25 Apr 2012 81,181 miles

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

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

Front Power steering fluid level below minimum (2.3.1)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar attachment bracket/mounting fractured (2.4.G.1)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Centre exhaust deteriorated

Engine management light on

Power steering fluid level low, but not below minimum (2.3.1)

Pass 18 Apr 2011 67,556 miles

Nearside front tyre worn on inside

Power steering noisy

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

Fail 18 Apr 2011 67,553 miles

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

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

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

Nearside front tyre worn on inside

Power steering noisy

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

Pass 14 May 2010 54,077 miles

Nail in offside rear tyre

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

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

engine warning light on

Fail 13 May 2010 54,077 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Nail in offside rear tyre

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

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

engine warning light on

Pass 21 Sep 2009 49,250 miles

nearside front wing damaged

nearside headlamp on lower limits

Pass 4 Sep 2008 42,852 miles
Pass 29 Aug 2007 37,741 miles
Pass 21 Sep 2006 32,687 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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HX51 PXB is a 2001 Proton Wira in Gold with a 1,468cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 64.3%.

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 HX51 PXB, 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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HX51 PXB is a 2001 Proton Wira, first registered on 28 September 2001.

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