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W789 XDM

2000 Proton Wira

Red Petrol 1298cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires18 Mar 2011
Tests8 (5 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate62.5%

Mileage

72,150 mi
Last recorded72,150 miles
Recorded on25 Mar 2011
Typical for 2000 Proton Wira55,806 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationW789 XDM
MakeProton
ModelWira
Year2000
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,298cc

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MOT History

5 pass 3 fail
Fail 25 Mar 2011 72,150 miles

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

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Front registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

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

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

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

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

n/s/r trailing arm bush slightly worn

Pass 19 Mar 2010 66,829 miles
Fail 12 Mar 2010 66,585 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

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

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

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

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

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

Oil leak

front numberplate starting to delaminate

nearside front tyre slight sidewall damage

Pass 6 Mar 2009 58,908 miles
Pass 11 Mar 2008 54,330 miles
Fail 6 Mar 2008 54,330 miles

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

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

Rear registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

Pass 10 Mar 2007 49,079 miles
Pass 13 Mar 2006 45,030 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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W789 XDM is a 2000 Proton Wira in Red with a 1,298cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 8 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 62.5%.

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 W789 XDM, 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 W789 XDM registered?

W789 XDM is a 2000 Proton Wira, first registered on 10 May 2000.

Is W789 XDM safe to buy?

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