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W531 CYG

2000 Proton Wira

Maroon Petrol 1299cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires29 Oct 2016
Tests21 (11 pass, 10 fail)
Pass rate52.4%

Mileage

94,791 mi
Last recorded94,791 miles
Recorded on9 Nov 2016
Typical for 2000 Proton Wira55,806 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationW531 CYG
MakeProton
ModelWira
Year2000
ColourMaroon
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,299cc

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MOT History

11 pass 10 fail
Fail 9 Nov 2016 94,791 miles

Brake pedal anti-slip provision missing (3.3.A.1b)

Brake pedal creeps down while the pedal is held under pressure (3.3.B.1a)

Brake pedal spongy (3.3.B.1b)

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

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content at idle excessive (7.3.D.4)

Exhaust emissions hydrocarbon content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

Nearside Front Seat belt insecurely fixed to the vehicles structure (5.2.1a)

Nearside Rear rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (3.7.B.5b)

Fail 18 Oct 2016 94,790 miles

Brake pedal has insufficient reserve movement (3.3.A.5)

Brake pedal spongy (3.3.B.1b)

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Nearside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded floor/chassis leg (5.2.6)

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

Offside Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 30 Oct 2015 85,963 miles

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

Fail 23 Oct 2015 85,657 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

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

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

Offside Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

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

Pass 15 Oct 2014 72,265 miles
Fail 14 Oct 2014 72,260 miles

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

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage insecure (2.4.G.1)

Pass 21 Oct 2013 58,491 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

lambda sensor not connected

Fail 4 Oct 2013 57,408 miles

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

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

Offside Rear Tie bar/rod has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

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

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

lambda eobd sensor not connected

Pass 9 Oct 2012 49,790 miles
Fail 20 Oct 2011 43,606 miles

Battery insecure

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Front Direction indicator not working (1.4.A.2c)

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

Pass 20 Oct 2011 43,606 miles

Battery insecure

Pass 23 Sep 2010 38,220 miles
Fail 23 Sep 2010 38,220 miles

Brake pedal anti-slip provision worn smooth (3.3.A.1b)

Front Anti-roll bar linkage missing (2.4.G.1)

Front Horn not working (1.6.2a)

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

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

battery insecure

heat shield insecure

Pass 17 Sep 2009 35,032 miles
Fail 10 Oct 2008 32,696 miles

Nearside Rear Direction indicators not in good working order (function impaired) (1.5.A1b)

Offside Rear Direction indicators not in good working order (function impaired) (1.5.A1b)

Pass 10 Oct 2008 32,696 miles
Pass 25 Oct 2007 29,699 miles
Fail 24 Oct 2007 29,699 miles

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

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 13 Nov 2006 27,632 miles
Pass 22 Nov 2005 23,706 miles
Fail 21 Nov 2005 23,706 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Offside Front Windscreen wiper blade deteriorated (8.2.2)

Offside Headlamp aim too low when the centre of the headlamp is below 850mm from the ground (1.6.B2)

Windscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching by more than 10mm within zone 'A' (8.3.1b)

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)

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)

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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W531 CYG is a 2000 Proton Wira in Maroon with a 1,299cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 52.4%.

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 W531 CYG, 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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W531 CYG is a 2000 Proton Wira, first registered on 1 August 2000.

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