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W497 WGG

2000 Proton Wira

Maroon Petrol 1298cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires21 Feb 2008
Tests4 (2 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate50%

Mileage

30,022 mi
Last recorded30,022 miles
Recorded on21 Feb 2007
Typical for 2000 Proton Wira55,806 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationW497 WGG
MakeProton
ModelWira
Year2000
ColourMaroon
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,298cc

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MOT History

2 pass 2 fail
Pass 21 Feb 2007 30,022 miles
Fail 21 Feb 2007 30,022 miles

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Offside Rear Trailing arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Pass 22 Feb 2006 18,726 miles
Fail 21 Feb 2006 18,717 miles

Nearside Headlamp insecure (1.7.3)

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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W497 WGG is a 2000 Proton Wira in Maroon with a 1,298cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 4 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 W497 WGG, 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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What year was W497 WGG registered?

W497 WGG is a 2000 Proton Wira, first registered on 28 April 2000.

Is W497 WGG safe to buy?

The MOT history for W497 WGG shows 4 tests with a 50% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

Does W497 WGG have outstanding finance?

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