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W556 VCH

2000 Proton Wira

Purple Petrol 1597cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires5 Apr 2015
Tests15 (9 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

45,600 mi
Last recorded45,600 miles
Recorded on25 Mar 2014
Typical for 2000 Proton Wira55,806 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationW556 VCH
MakeProton
ModelWira
Year2000
ColourPurple
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,597cc

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MOT History

9 pass 6 fail
Pass 25 Mar 2014 45,600 miles
Pass 21 Mar 2013 42,392 miles
Fail 20 Mar 2013 42,392 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Rear Braking system leaking (3.6.A.1) DANGEROUS

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

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

o/s rear tyre side wall has slight cracks

Pass 3 Apr 2012 39,305 miles
Fail 27 Mar 2012 39,213 miles

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

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

Pass 6 Apr 2011 35,973 miles
Fail 6 Apr 2011 35,964 miles

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

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

Pass 3 Jun 2010 31,043 miles
Fail 29 May 2010 30,966 miles

Nearside Rear Parking brake is not capable of being maintained in operation by direct mechanical action only (3.1.2)

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

Pass 12 May 2009 24,494 miles
Fail 12 May 2009 24,494 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Pass 4 Jun 2008 22,396 miles

nearside front wiper blade torn

stone chip in nearside windscreen

Pass 18 May 2007 19,515 miles
Pass 1 Jun 2006 18,557 miles
Fail 30 May 2006

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

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

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

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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W556 VCH is a 2000 Proton Wira in Purple with a 1,597cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60%.

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 W556 VCH, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was W556 VCH registered?

W556 VCH is a 2000 Proton Wira, first registered on 19 June 2000.

Is W556 VCH safe to buy?

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