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W742 PAE

2000 Proton Wira

Purple Petrol 1597cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires9 Jul 2013
Tests9 (7 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate77.8%

Mileage

58,250 mi
Last recorded58,250 miles
Recorded on10 Jul 2012
Typical for 2000 Proton Wira55,806 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationW742 PAE
MakeProton
ModelWira
Year2000
ColourPurple
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,597cc

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MOT History

7 pass 2 fail
Pass 10 Jul 2012 58,250 miles
Fail 5 Jul 2012 58,194 miles

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

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

Nearside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

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

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

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

Pass 22 Jun 2011 54,949 miles

o/s rear lens cracked

Fail 22 Jun 2011 54,949 miles

Centre Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Obligatory mirror missing (8.1.1)

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

o/s rear lens cracked

Pass 23 Jun 2010 51,982 miles

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

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

Pass 24 Jun 2009 48,781 miles
Pass 25 Jun 2008 47,261 miles
Pass 26 Jun 2007 44,738 miles
Pass 3 Jul 2006 42,667 miles

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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W742 PAE is a 2000 Proton Wira in Purple with a 1,597cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 9 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 77.8%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 W742 PAE, 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 W742 PAE registered?

W742 PAE is a 2000 Proton Wira, first registered on 1 July 2000.

Is W742 PAE safe to buy?

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