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W523 ULH

2000 Proton Wira

Gold Petrol 1597cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires22 Apr 2014
Tests13 (8 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate61.5%

Mileage

71,161 mi
Last recorded71,161 miles
Recorded on25 Mar 2013
Typical for 2000 Proton Wira55,806 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationW523 ULH
MakeProton
ModelWira
Year2000
ColourGold
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,597cc

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MOT History

8 pass 5 fail
Pass 25 Mar 2013 71,161 miles

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

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

anti-slip pad missing from clutch pedal

long travel on park brake lever

rear number plate deteriorating

Pass 16 Apr 2012 65,783 miles

windscreen has a collection of minor damage on nearside not restricting drivers view

Fail 16 Apr 2012 65,783 miles

Nearside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

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

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

Windscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching into the swept area by more than 40mm outside zone 'A' (8.3.1e)

windscreen has a collection of minor damage on nearside not restricting drivers view

Pass 11 Apr 2011 59,345 miles
Fail 11 Apr 2011 59,345 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

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

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 22 Apr 2010 52,522 miles
Fail 21 Apr 2010 52,522 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper blade missing (8.2.2)

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

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

Offside Front Windscreen wiper blade missing (8.2.2)

Pass 23 Apr 2009 44,448 miles
Fail 23 Mar 2009 44,405 miles

Front passenger seat insecure (6.2.3)

Sub-frame cracked (2.4.G.1)

Nail in nearside rear tyre

Pass 18 Mar 2008 42,260 miles

n/s/r tyre outer sidewall rubber cracking

o/s/r tyre tread inner slightly out of shape distorted

Pass 15 Mar 2007 40,233 miles
Pass 28 Mar 2006 38,464 miles
Fail 27 Mar 2006 38,464 miles

Steering rack insecure (2.2.B.1a)

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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W523 ULH is a 2000 Proton Wira in Gold with a 1,597cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 61.5%.

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 W523 ULH, 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 W523 ULH registered?

W523 ULH is a 2000 Proton Wira, first registered on 21 March 2000.

Is W523 ULH safe to buy?

The MOT history for W523 ULH shows 13 tests with a 61.5% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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