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RX51 BYO

2002 Proton Wira

Blue Petrol 1468cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires1 Feb 2011
Tests8 (5 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate62.5%

Mileage

72,928 mi
Last recorded72,928 miles
Recorded on1 Feb 2010
Typical for 2002 Proton Wira46,204 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationRX51 BYO
MakeProton
ModelWira
Year2002
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,468cc

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MOT History

5 pass 3 fail
Pass 1 Feb 2010 72,928 miles

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

Oil leak

hand brake lever travel high

Pass 2 Feb 2009 65,743 miles

heavly oil leak from cam belt area. near/side/front lower arm bushes steering rack mount steering rack gator, and near/side/rear suspention contaminated with oil

off/side/wiper blade split

rear wiper blade split

Fail 31 Jan 2009 65,743 miles

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

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

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Offside Stop lamp excessively damaged so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.2.1d)

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

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)

heavly oil leak from cam belt area. near/side/front lower arm bushes steering rack mount steering rack gator, and near/side/rear suspention contaminated with oil

off/side/wiper blade split

rear wiper blade split

Pass 1 Feb 2008 57,146 miles

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

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

Oil leak

slight wear both front tyres on edges

Pass 6 Jan 2007 48,243 miles
Fail 6 Jan 2007 48,243 miles

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

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

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

Pass 18 Jan 2006 40,002 miles
Fail 13 Jan 2006 40,002 miles

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

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

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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RX51 BYO is a 2002 Proton Wira in Blue with a 1,468cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 8 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 62.5%.

Across all 2002 Proton Wira models, the average MOT pass rate is 72.1% with a typical mileage of 46,204 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 RX51 BYO, 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 24 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 RX51 BYO registered?

RX51 BYO is a 2002 Proton Wira, first registered on 26 January 2002.

Is RX51 BYO safe to buy?

The MOT history for RX51 BYO shows 8 tests with a 62.5% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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