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SY52 TAU

2002 Proton Wira

Blue Petrol 1468cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires20 Oct 2012
Tests10 (7 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate70%

Mileage

59,598 mi
Last recorded59,598 miles
Recorded on21 Oct 2011
Typical for 2002 Proton Wira46,204 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSY52 TAU
MakeProton
ModelWira
Year2002
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,468cc

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MOT History

7 pass 3 fail
Pass 21 Oct 2011 59,598 miles
Fail 18 Oct 2011 59,588 miles

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

Nearside Windscreen wiper blade insecure (8.2.2)

Offside Windscreen wiper blade insecure (8.2.2)

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Offside Rear Shock absorber detached (2.7.2b) DANGEROUS

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

Pass 1 Apr 2011 48,160 miles

fuel hose on filler neck split

Fail 31 Mar 2011 48,143 miles

Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

fuel hose on filler neck split

Pass 16 Sep 2010 47,756 miles
Fail 11 Sep 2010 47,756 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar attachment bracket/mounting insecure (2.4.G.1)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar attachment bracket/mounting insecure (2.4.G.1)

Pass 9 Sep 2009 43,518 miles
Pass 5 Sep 2008 38,966 miles
Pass 11 Sep 2007 34,844 miles
Pass 11 Sep 2006 30,292 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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SY52 TAU is a 2002 Proton Wira in Blue with a 1,468cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70%.

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 SY52 TAU, 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 SY52 TAU registered?

SY52 TAU is a 2002 Proton Wira, first registered on 27 September 2002.

Is SY52 TAU safe to buy?

The MOT history for SY52 TAU shows 10 tests with a 70% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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