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RX53 PYZ

2004 Proton Wira

Red Petrol 1468cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires26 Feb 2014
Tests11 (7 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate63.6%

Mileage

60,497 mi
Last recorded60,497 miles
Recorded on4 Feb 2013
Typical for 2004 Proton Wira38,866 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationRX53 PYZ
MakeProton
ModelWira
Year2004
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,468cc

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MOT History

7 pass 4 fail
Pass 4 Feb 2013 60,497 miles

both rear axle bushes deteriorated and cracking but no excessive play

both rear tyres vey low,close to limit and cracking

front brake imbalance reading high

general underbody corrosion

small stone chip in zone A less than 10mm

vehicle heavily undersealed

Pass 27 Feb 2012 53,288 miles

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

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

underbody thick underseal, , engine light on

Fail 21 Feb 2012 53,287 miles

Nearside Windscreen wiper blade insecure (8.2.2)

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

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

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

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

underbody thick underseal, , engine light on

Pass 27 Jan 2011 47,041 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Oil leak

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

Fail 27 Jan 2011 47,041 miles

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

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Windscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching into the swept area by more than 40mm outside zone 'A' (8.3.1e)

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low and too far to the right. (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Oil leak

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

Pass 3 Feb 2010 42,763 miles

handbrake travel on upper limit

Fail 28 Jan 2010 42,662 miles

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

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

handbrake travel on upper limit

Pass 7 Feb 2009 35,475 miles

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

Pass 8 Feb 2008 29,464 miles
Fail 15 Feb 2007 23,122 miles

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Pass 15 Feb 2007 23,122 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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RX53 PYZ is a 2004 Proton Wira in Red with a 1,468cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 63.6%.

Across all 2004 Proton Wira models, the average MOT pass rate is 71.8% with a typical mileage of 38,866 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 RX53 PYZ, 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 22 years old, this Proton Wira is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was RX53 PYZ registered?

RX53 PYZ is a 2004 Proton Wira, first registered on 20 January 2004.

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The MOT history for RX53 PYZ shows 11 tests with a 63.6% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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