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NK51 LJA

2001 Proton Wira

Gold Petrol 1468cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires31 Jul 2013
Tests17 (9 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate52.9%

Mileage

29,458 mi
Last recorded29,458 miles
Recorded on6 Jul 2013
Typical for 2001 Proton Wira51,285 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationNK51 LJA
MakeProton
ModelWira
Year2001
ColourGold
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,468cc

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MOT History

9 pass 8 fail
Fail 6 Jul 2013 29,458 miles

Nearside Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

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

Nearside Front brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Nearside Rear Direction indicators adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.4.A.2h)

Offside Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Offside Front brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

rear brake not locking low reading front brakes not operating the same time. not ballanced

Pass 1 Aug 2012 26,833 miles

all brake pipes undersealed

Nearside Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Front Upper Coil spring mounting corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.C.3c)

Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Front Upper Coil spring mounting corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.C.3c)

Offside Inner Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

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

Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

both outer sills corroding at rear

coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

engine oil sump corroded and going porus

exhaust corroded / flexy gauze split

handbrake travel approaching limit

radiator cooling fan insecure at bottom

Fail 31 Jul 2012 26,833 miles

Centre Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Nearside Outer Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

Nearside Windscreen wiper blade insecure (8.2.2)

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

Offside Rear Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Offside Windscreen wiper blade insecure (8.2.2)

Nearside Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Front Upper Coil spring mounting corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.C.3c)

Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Front Upper Coil spring mounting corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.C.3c)

Offside Inner Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

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

Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

all brake pipes undersealed

both outer sills corroding at rear

coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

engine oil sump corroded and going porus

exhaust corroded / flexy gauze split

handbrake travel approaching limit

radiator cooling fan insecure at bottom

Pass 21 Jul 2011 23,368 miles

Nearside Front Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)

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

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

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

Spare tyre defective

both rear tyres perished at edges of tread but not excessive at time of test

centre stop lamp not working

rear ends of both front to rear metal brake pipes slightly corroded

Fail 18 Jul 2011 23,368 miles

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

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

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

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

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

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

Nail in nearside front tyre

Nearside Front Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)

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

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

Spare tyre defective

both rear tyres perished at edges of tread but not excessive at time of test

centre stop lamp not working

nearside front tyre wearing at inner edge but still ok at time of test

rear ends of both front to rear metal brake pipes slightly corroded

Fail 24 Jun 2010 18,488 miles

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

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

offside rear tyre has cracks cords cannot be seen

Pass 24 Jun 2010 18,488 miles

offside rear tyre has cracks cords cannot be seen

Pass 24 Jun 2010 22,640 miles
Pass 4 Jun 2009 15,710 miles
Fail 4 Jun 2009 15,705 miles

Nearside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

Pass 9 Jul 2008 10,851 miles

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

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

Oil leak

Fail 9 Jul 2008 10,848 miles

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

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

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

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

Oil leak

Pass 29 Nov 2007 5,730 miles

offside front door stay catching (sticking)

noise on rear handbrake when applied

Fail 28 Nov 2007 5,730 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Rear registration plate insecure (6.3.1b)

noise on rear handbrake when applied

offside front door stay catching (sticking)

Pass 22 Nov 2006 756 miles

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

Fail 18 Nov 2006 700 miles

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

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

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

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

Pass 23 Nov 2005 23,520 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 LJA is a 2001 Proton Wira in Gold with a 1,468cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 52.9%.

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 NK51 LJA, 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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NK51 LJA is a 2001 Proton Wira, first registered on 24 November 2001.

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