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NK51 GVJ

2001 Proton Wira

Grey Petrol 1597cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires18 Jan 2027
Tests16 (12 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

29,104 mi
Last recorded29,104 miles
Recorded on19 Jan 2026
Typical for 2001 Proton Wira51,285 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationNK51 GVJ
MakeProton
ModelWira
Year2001
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,597cc

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MOT History

12 pass 4 fail
Pass 19 Jan 2026 29,104 miles

Offside Rear Wheel bearing slightly noisy (5.1.3 (b) (i))

Fail 19 Jan 2026 29,104 miles

Nearside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Rear Wheel bearing slightly noisy (5.1.3 (b) (i))

Pass 25 Feb 2025 24,170 miles
Pass 28 Aug 2014 23,992 miles

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

injection cleaner

Pass 30 Aug 2013 23,748 miles
Fail 30 Aug 2013 23,748 miles

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

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

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

Pass 31 Aug 2012 22,798 miles
Pass 26 Aug 2011 21,513 miles
Pass 31 Aug 2010 19,576 miles

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Fail 30 Aug 2010 19,576 miles

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

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

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 3 Sep 2009 17,324 miles
Fail 3 Sep 2009 17,324 miles

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

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

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

Pass 5 Sep 2008 14,696 miles
Pass 7 Sep 2007 12,394 miles
Pass 5 Sep 2006 10,207 miles
Pass 6 Sep 2005 7,914 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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NK51 GVJ is a 2001 Proton Wira in Grey with a 1,597cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 NK51 GVJ, 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 NK51 GVJ registered?

NK51 GVJ is a 2001 Proton Wira, first registered on 17 September 2001.

Is NK51 GVJ safe to buy?

The MOT history for NK51 GVJ shows 16 tests with a 75% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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