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W952 YTU

2000 Proton Wira

Blue Petrol 1597cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires23 Apr 2011
Tests9 (5 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate55.6%

Mileage

106,262 mi
Last recorded106,262 miles
Recorded on24 Apr 2010
Typical for 2000 Proton Wira55,806 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationW952 YTU
MakeProton
ModelWira
Year2000
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,597cc

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MOT History

5 pass 4 fail
Pass 24 Apr 2010 106,262 miles
Fail 12 Apr 2010 106,262 miles

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

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Nearside Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter split (2.5.C.1a)

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

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

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

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

Pass 8 Apr 2009 96,210 miles
Fail 30 Mar 2009 96,210 miles

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Nearside Macpherson strut has excessive movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)

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

Offside Front Anti-roll bar locating pin insecure (2.4.G.3a)

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

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

Rear brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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

Fail 18 Mar 2008 83,321 miles

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

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

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

Pass 18 Mar 2008 83,321 miles

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

Pass 13 Mar 2007 68,220 miles
Fail 12 Mar 2007 68,220 miles

Rear Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

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

Offside Rear Direction indicator affected by the operation of another lamp (1.4.A.2h)

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

Oil leak

Pass 28 Mar 2006

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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W952 YTU is a 2000 Proton Wira in Blue with a 1,597cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 9 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 55.6%.

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 W952 YTU, 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 W952 YTU registered?

W952 YTU is a 2000 Proton Wira, first registered on 3 April 2000.

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