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W797 FBW

2000 Proton Wira

Grey Petrol 1597cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires6 Apr 2013
Tests9 (7 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate77.8%

Mileage

96,129 mi
Last recorded96,129 miles
Recorded on7 May 2013
Typical for 2000 Proton Wira55,806 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationW797 FBW
MakeProton
ModelWira
Year2000
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,597cc

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MOT History

7 pass 2 fail
Fail 7 May 2013 96,129 miles

Battery insecure (1.9.1)

Brake performance not tested (3.7.A.1)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Rear An item not tested (Manual)

Offside Front An item not tested (Manual)

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

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

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

near side inner rear light not working

near side mirror damaged

Pass 2 Apr 2012 96,000 miles

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Non obligatory mirror damaged

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

dashboard(speedo)light not working

relay unit(under dash)open wiring

Pass 31 Mar 2011 95,025 miles

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

Non obligatory mirror damaged

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

Pass 31 Mar 2010 93,352 miles
Pass 3 Apr 2009 92,400 miles

Non obligatory mirror damaged

Fail 30 Mar 2009 92,400 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Nearside Rear Fluid suspension unit leaking (2.4.D.2)

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

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Non obligatory mirror damaged

Pass 1 Apr 2008 91,090 miles
Pass 7 Apr 2007 88,649 miles
Pass 30 Mar 2006 85,361 miles

both front tyres edges worn

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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W797 FBW is a 2000 Proton Wira in Grey 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 W797 FBW, 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 W797 FBW registered?

W797 FBW is a 2000 Proton Wira, first registered on 31 March 2000.

Is W797 FBW safe to buy?

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