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PO51 ETU

2001 Proton Wira

Blue Petrol 1468cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires26 Sep 2014
Tests15 (9 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

39,037 mi
Last recorded39,037 miles
Recorded on4 Sep 2013
Typical for 2001 Proton Wira51,285 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationPO51 ETU
MakeProton
ModelWira
Year2001
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,468cc

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MOT History

9 pass 6 fail
Pass 4 Sep 2013 39,037 miles

engine missfire

Pass 20 Sep 2012 36,860 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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

Spare tyre defective

Fail 20 Sep 2012 36,858 miles

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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

Spare tyre defective

Pass 14 Sep 2011 34,809 miles
Fail 14 Sep 2011 34,807 miles

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

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

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

Pass 20 Sep 2010 33,288 miles

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

Fail 20 Sep 2010 33,286 miles

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

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

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

Pass 16 Sep 2009 31,664 miles
Fail 15 Sep 2009 31,663 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

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

Offside Rear position lamp(s) excessively damaged so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

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

Pass 11 Sep 2008 30,033 miles
Fail 11 Sep 2008 30,033 miles

Centre Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

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 6 Sep 2007 26,809 miles
Pass 18 Sep 2006 23,426 miles
Pass 27 Sep 2005 20,564 miles

Direction indicators slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

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

Fail 19 Sep 2005 20,441 miles

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

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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PO51 ETU is a 2001 Proton Wira in Blue with a 1,468cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60%.

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 PO51 ETU, 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 PO51 ETU registered?

PO51 ETU is a 2001 Proton Wira, first registered on 26 September 2001.

Is PO51 ETU safe to buy?

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