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W991 GSS

2000 Proton Wira

Gold Petrol 1597cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires23 May 2007
Tests4 (1 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate25%

Mileage

29,136 mi
Last recorded29,136 miles
Recorded on24 May 2006
Typical for 2000 Proton Wira55,806 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationW991 GSS
MakeProton
ModelWira
Year2000
ColourGold
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,597cc

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MOT History

1 pass 3 fail
Pass 24 May 2006 29,136 miles
Fail 12 May 2006 29,136 miles

Hazard warning switch faulty (1.4.B.1d)

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

offside front tyre sidewall slightly damaged

offside nearside front tyres slightly worn on inner edges

Fail 4 May 2006 29,128 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp does not illuminate (3.4.1b)

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

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

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

Front Headlamp aim too low when the centre of the headlamp is below 850mm from the ground (1.6.B2)

Front Windscreen wiper blade deteriorated (8.2.2)

Hazard warning switch faulty (1.4.B.1d)

Nearside Rear rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Offside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

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

n/s/f tyre bald on inner edge

Fail 27 Mar 2006 28,848 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (3.4.1c)

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

Front registration plate insecure (6.3.1b)

Nearside Rear Mechanical brake component has restricted free movement (3.5.1k)

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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W991 GSS is a 2000 Proton Wira in Gold with a 1,597cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 4 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 25%.

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 W991 GSS, 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 W991 GSS registered?

W991 GSS is a 2000 Proton Wira, first registered on 1 April 2000.

Is W991 GSS safe to buy?

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