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W562 VCH

2000 Proton Wira

Maroon Petrol 1597cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires27 Oct 2014
Tests13 (8 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate61.5%

Mileage

77,044 mi
Last recorded77,044 miles
Recorded on28 Oct 2013
Typical for 2000 Proton Wira55,806 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationW562 VCH
MakeProton
ModelWira
Year2000
ColourMaroon
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,597cc

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MOT History

8 pass 5 fail
Pass 28 Oct 2013 77,044 miles

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage slightly distorted (2.4.G.1)

Fail 28 Oct 2013 77,043 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage severely distorted (2.4.G.1)

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

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

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

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage slightly distorted (2.4.G.1)

Fail 10 Oct 2012 73,018 miles

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

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

front bumper bar loose

near side mirror cracks

rear bum per bar damege & crack

Pass 10 Oct 2012 73,018 miles

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

front bumper bar loose

near side mirror cracks

rear bum per bar damege & crack

Pass 27 Oct 2011 65,335 miles

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

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

near side door mirror cracks

Fail 27 Oct 2011 65,335 miles

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

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

near side door mirror cracks

Pass 6 Oct 2010 58,292 miles

RE-TEST all advice as above 814309370270

Fail 6 Oct 2010 58,292 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)

Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

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

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

Coolant leak

Engine/gearbox mounting(s) defective

Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Front Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Front Shock absorber has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.7.5)

Front Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1b)

Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Fuel pipe/s corroded

Nail in nearside front tyre

Nail in nearside rear tyre

Nearside Rear Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Front Headlamp damaged but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Offside Rear Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Rear rear brake grabbing slightly (3.7.A.5b)

Rear Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

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

Rear Shock absorber has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.7.5)

Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Spare tyre defective

off rear tyes just on the limits

Pass 21 Oct 2009 52,166 miles

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

Pass 30 Sep 2008 45,869 miles
Pass 10 Oct 2007 39,269 miles
Pass 4 Oct 2006 32,596 miles
Fail 3 Oct 2006 32,592 miles

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

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

Nearside Windscreen wiper blade deteriorated (8.2.2)

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

Offside Front 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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W562 VCH is a 2000 Proton Wira in Maroon 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 W562 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.

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What year was W562 VCH registered?

W562 VCH is a 2000 Proton Wira, first registered on 26 July 2000.

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