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W977 BFV

2000 Proton Wira

Maroon Petrol 1597cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires27 May 2014
Tests17 (8 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate47.1%

Mileage

81,900 mi
Last recorded81,900 miles
Recorded on30 May 2014
Typical for 2000 Proton Wira55,806 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationW977 BFV
MakeProton
ModelWira
Year2000
ColourMaroon
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,597cc

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MOT History

8 pass 9 fail
Fail 30 May 2014 81,900 miles

Centre Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

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

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

Oil leak

Pass 28 May 2013 74,116 miles

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

Off side front tyre wearing thin

Oil leak

Fail 24 May 2013 74,060 miles

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

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper not operating over a large enough area to give an adequate view (8.2.1c)

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

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

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

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

Off side front tyre wearing thin

Oil leak

Pass 6 Jan 2012 68,761 miles

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

Fail 6 Jan 2012 68,761 miles

Nearside Front front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

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

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

Pass 13 Jan 2011 66,680 miles
Fail 13 Jan 2011 66,680 miles

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

Emissions not tested (7.0)

Fail 13 Jan 2010 64,007 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too far to the right (1.8)

Offside Front All position lamps not working (1.1.A.3b)

Pass 13 Jan 2010 64,007 miles
Pass 14 Jan 2009 60,596 miles
Fail 14 Jan 2009 60,596 miles

Nearside Steering rack insecure (2.2.B.1a)

Fail 24 Nov 2008 59,999 miles

Nearside Steering rack insecure (2.2.B.1a)

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

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

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

Pass 26 Mar 2008 55,935 miles
Fail 26 Mar 2008 55,935 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Fail 4 Apr 2007 48,260 miles

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

Pass 4 Apr 2007 48,260 miles
Pass 5 Apr 2006 41,639 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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W977 BFV is a 2000 Proton Wira in Maroon with a 1,597cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 47.1%.

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 W977 BFV, 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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W977 BFV is a 2000 Proton Wira, first registered on 24 May 2000.

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