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SP53 GHJ

2003 Proton Wira

Gold Petrol 1597cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires4 Aug 2015
Tests14 (9 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate64.3%

Mileage

148,633 mi
Last recorded148,633 miles
Recorded on5 Aug 2014
Typical for 2003 Proton Wira40,913 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSP53 GHJ
MakeProton
ModelWira
Year2003
ColourGold
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,597cc

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MOT History

9 pass 5 fail
Pass 5 Aug 2014 148,633 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Pass 1 Aug 2013 129,538 miles

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

Nearside front brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

Offside front brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

Oil leak

imbalance of front brakes just within limits

n/s parking brake weak

windscreen wiper blades slightly torn

Fail 1 Aug 2013 129,537 miles

Offside Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c)

Battery leaking electrolyte (1.9.1)

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

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

Nearside front brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

Offside front brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

Oil leak

imbalance of front brakes just within limits

n/s parking brake weak

windscreen wiper blades slightly torn

Pass 10 Jul 2012 107,625 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

o/s front inner wing badly corroded below battery. not within 30cm of mounting points

Fail 10 Jul 2012 107,624 miles

Nearside Inner Rear Anti-roll bar has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

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

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

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

rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

o/s front inner wing badly corroded below battery. not within 30cm of mounting points

wipers could be better

Pass 13 Jul 2011 87,547 miles

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

offside steering rack gaiter detriorated

rear indicators faded

reserve travel of parking brake could be better

wipers could be better

Fail 12 Jul 2011 87,545 miles

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Rear Shock absorber has negligible damping effect (2.7.5)

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

offside steering rack gaiter detriorated

rear indicators faded

reserve travel of parking brake could be better

wipers could be better

Pass 27 Jul 2010 68,529 miles

handbrake could be better

scar in nearside front tyre outer wall

Fail 27 Jul 2010 68,525 miles

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

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

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

scar in nearside front tyre outer wall

Pass 3 Aug 2009 48,417 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

Fail 3 Aug 2009 48,416 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

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

Pass 4 Aug 2008 31,682 miles
Pass 2 Feb 2008 28,399 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)

Pass 4 Jan 2007 12,850 miles

front brake discs show slight distortion

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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SP53 GHJ is a 2003 Proton Wira in Gold with a 1,597cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 64.3%.

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 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 SP53 GHJ, 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.

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What year was SP53 GHJ registered?

SP53 GHJ is a 2003 Proton Wira, first registered on 5 December 2003.

Is SP53 GHJ safe to buy?

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