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W499 CEV

2000 Proton Wira

Grey Petrol 1597cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires6 Feb 2013
Tests12 (7 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate58.3%

Mileage

126,795 mi
Last recorded126,795 miles
Recorded on7 Feb 2012
Typical for 2000 Proton Wira55,806 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationW499 CEV
MakeProton
ModelWira
Year2000
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,597cc

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MOT History

7 pass 5 fail
Pass 7 Feb 2012 126,795 miles

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

Nearside Front Front position lamp(s) has a product on the light source but not adversely affecting light output (1.1.A.3d)

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

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

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

Fail 31 Jan 2012 126,731 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

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

Nearside Front Front position lamp(s) has a product on the light source but not adversely affecting light output (1.1.A.3d)

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

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

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

Pass 1 Feb 2011 122,791 miles

both rear shock damp

brake pipes coverd with grease

coil springs corroded

damage to body work

engine oil level was very low before test

exhaust corroded

fan belt noisey

front pads worn low

gear knob loose

hand brake travel high

kerb damage to alloys

n s rear tyre steped in side edge

o s front wheel dinding

oil leaks

play in both front link bar bushes

Fail 1 Feb 2011 122,791 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Front Service brake application uneven across the axle (3.7.D.2b)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

both rear shock damp

brake pipes coverd with grease

coil springs corroded

damage to body work

engine oil level was very low before test

exhaust corroded

fan belt noisey

front pads worn low

gear knob loose

hand brake travel high

kerb damage to alloys

n s rear tyre steped in side edge

o s front wheel dinding

oil leaks

play in both front link bar bushes

Pass 3 Feb 2010 119,537 miles

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

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

off side front tyre worn on inner edge

Fail 26 Jan 2010 119,452 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

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

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

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

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

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

off side front tyre worn on inner edge

Pass 27 Jan 2009 106,389 miles
Fail 6 Feb 2008 92,226 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 6 Feb 2008 92,226 miles
Pass 7 Mar 2007 80,914 miles
Pass 13 Feb 2006 65,714 miles
Fail 7 Feb 2006 65,713 miles

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

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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W499 CEV is a 2000 Proton Wira in Grey with a 1,597cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 58.3%.

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 W499 CEV, 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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W499 CEV is a 2000 Proton Wira, first registered on 14 April 2000.

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