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SG52 VGV

2002 Proton Wira

Gold Petrol 1468cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires6 Jul 2012
Tests9 (5 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate55.6%

Mileage

88,836 mi
Last recorded88,836 miles
Recorded on27 Jun 2011
Typical for 2002 Proton Wira46,204 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSG52 VGV
MakeProton
ModelWira
Year2002
ColourGold
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,468cc

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MOT History

5 pass 4 fail
Pass 27 Jun 2011 88,836 miles

both rear chassis showing corrosion

engine lamp on

exhaust system corroded/heatshield insecure

front number plate damaged

front x/member corroded

oil leak around engine

rear wiper split

slight corrosion on all brake pipes

slight dampness around nearside front strut

Fail 27 Jun 2011 88,836 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Offside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) leaking (2.3.3b)

both rear chassis showing corrosion

engine lamp on

exhaust system corroded/heatshield insecure

front number plate damaged

front x/member corroded

oil leak around engine

rear wiper split

slight corrosion on all brake pipes

slight dampness around nearside front strut

Pass 7 Jul 2010 77,611 miles

air bag lamp on

engine lamp on

exhaust system corroded

front number plate cracked

nearside front tyre wall cracked

offside front tyre tread worn on inner edge

oil leak at engine

rear wiper split

sump pan corroded

Fail 5 Jul 2010 77,611 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

Exhaust emissions hydrocarbon content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

Nearside Front Tie bar/rod severely distorted (2.4.G.1)

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

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

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

Offside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Front Tie bar/rod severely distorted (2.4.G.1)

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

air bag lamp on

engine lamp on

exhaust system corroded

front number plate cracked

nearside front tyre wall cracked

offside front tyre tread worn on inner edge

oil leak at engine

rear wiper split

sump pan corroded

Pass 7 Jul 2009 69,672 miles

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

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

engine management warning light on

Fail 7 Jul 2009 69,672 miles

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

Nearside Front Side repeater incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Nearside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Front Side repeater incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

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

engine management warning light on

Pass 21 Sep 2007 64,021 miles

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

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

small cut nearside front tyre sidewall not to cord.

Pass 15 Sep 2006 52,003 miles
Fail 15 Sep 2006 52,003 miles

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

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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SG52 VGV is a 2002 Proton Wira in Gold with a 1,468cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 9 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 55.6%.

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 SG52 VGV, 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.

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What year was SG52 VGV registered?

SG52 VGV is a 2002 Proton Wira, first registered on 4 September 2002.

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