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PL03 HGU

2003 Proton Wira

Blue Petrol 1468cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires11 Aug 2015
Tests11 (9 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate81.8%

Mileage

68,847 mi
Last recorded68,847 miles
Recorded on21 Aug 2015
Typical for 2003 Proton Wira40,913 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationPL03 HGU
MakeProton
ModelWira
Year2003
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,468cc

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MOT History

9 pass 2 fail
Fail 21 Aug 2015 68,847 miles

Emissions not tested (7.3.A.1)

Nearside Front Seat belt insecurely fixed to the seat (5.2.1a)

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

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

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

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

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

enigne light indicates a fault

nearside front window inscure

nearside rear tyre has crack between tyre tread

Pass 12 Aug 2014 65,294 miles

ENGINE MANAGEMENT LIGHT ON,

Oil leak

Pass 9 Aug 2013 55,997 miles

battery terminal loose/engine breather pipe split

slight corrosion front exhaust/front exhaust heatshield cover slightly loose

Fail 30 Jul 2013 55,986 miles

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

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

Nail in nearside front tyre

battery terminal loose/engine breather pipe split

slight corrosion front exhaust/front exhaust heatshield cover slightly loose

slight cracking nearside front tyre

Pass 8 Aug 2012 49,836 miles
Pass 3 Aug 2011 46,408 miles

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

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

advise engine mangment light on

Pass 6 Aug 2010 39,716 miles

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

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

Pass 10 Aug 2009 35,038 miles

Centre Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 8 Aug 2008 28,928 miles
Pass 26 Jul 2007 17,767 miles
Pass 26 Jul 2006 11,331 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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PL03 HGU is a 2003 Proton Wira in Blue with a 1,468cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81.8%.

Across all 2003 Proton Wira models, the average MOT pass rate is 73.7% with a typical mileage of 40,913 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 PL03 HGU, 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 23 years old, this Proton Wira is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was PL03 HGU registered?

PL03 HGU is a 2003 Proton Wira, first registered on 6 August 2003.

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