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L888 BBY

2001 Proton Wira

Gold Petrol 1597cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires18 Jan 2008
Tests3 (2 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

97,110 mi
Last recorded97,110 miles
Recorded on17 Jan 2007
Typical for 2001 Proton Wira51,285 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationL888 BBY
MakeProton
ModelWira
Year2001
ColourGold
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,597cc

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MOT History

2 pass 1 fail
Pass 17 Jan 2007 97,110 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Nearside Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Nearside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Fail 17 Jan 2007 97,110 miles

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

rear brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

Pass 19 Jan 2006 67,792 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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L888 BBY is a 2001 Proton Wira in Gold with a 1,597cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 3 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 L888 BBY, 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 L888 BBY registered?

L888 BBY is a 2001 Proton Wira, first registered on 1 May 2001.

Is L888 BBY safe to buy?

The MOT history for L888 BBY shows 3 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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