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W398 GSA

2000 Proton Wira

Blue Petrol 1597cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires12 Jul 2012
Tests12 (6 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate50%

Mileage

62,598 mi
Last recorded62,598 miles
Recorded on13 Jul 2011
Typical for 2000 Proton Wira55,806 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationW398 GSA
MakeProton
ModelWira
Year2000
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,597cc

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MOT History

6 pass 6 fail
Pass 13 Jul 2011 62,598 miles

Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Rear Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

Oil leak

Fail 13 Jul 2011 62,598 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pipe inadequately supported (3.6.B.1)

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

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

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

Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Rear rear brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Offside Rear Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

Oil leak

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

both rear disces corroded

Pass 11 Feb 2010 59,109 miles

Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

n/s/r inner tail lamp inop

Fail 10 Feb 2010 59,109 miles

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

Centre Exhaust has part of the system excessively deteriorated (7.1.1a)

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

Front brake disc excessively scored (3.5.1h)

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

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

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b) DANGEROUS

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

Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

n/s/r inner tail lamp inop

Pass 17 Feb 2009 54,155 miles

radiator core excessivily worn

exhaust system corroded

n/s inner rear tail lamp inop

Fail 16 Feb 2009 54,155 miles

Horn sounds harsh or grating (1.6.2e)

Nearside Front wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.5.A.2)

Nearside Rear Brake pipe inadequately supported (3.6.B.1)

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

Offside Rear Road wheel bead rim badly distorted (4.2.A.1a)

Nearside Rear brake caliper securing device loose (3.5.1j) DANGEROUS

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

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

exhaust system corroded

n/s inner rear tail lamp inop

radiator core excessivily worn

Pass 20 Feb 2008 48,586 miles

brake fluid dirty

n/s wiper blade torn

Fail 19 Feb 2008 48,586 miles

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

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

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

Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

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

brake fluid dirty

n/s wiper blade torn

Pass 21 Feb 2007 43,160 miles

see original

Fail 15 Feb 2007 43,160 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (3.4.1c)

Offside Obligatory mirror seriously damaged, affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

both trac rod ends worn

front pipe exhaust corroded

n/s/r tyre worn on edges

Pass 20 Feb 2006 37,352 miles

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Fail 17 Feb 2006 37,352 miles

Headlamp not in good working order (not working) (1.2.4a)

Nearside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

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

exhaust corroded not leaking

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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W398 GSA is a 2000 Proton Wira in Blue with a 1,597cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 50%.

Across all 2000 Proton Wira models, the average MOT pass rate is 67.2% with a typical mileage of 55,806 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 W398 GSA, 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 26 years old, this Proton Wira is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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W398 GSA is a 2000 Proton Wira, first registered on 7 March 2000.

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