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W997 PHU

2000 Proton Wira

Purple Petrol 1597cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires7 Feb 2014
Tests16 (8 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate50%

Mileage

72,895 mi
Last recorded72,895 miles
Recorded on8 Feb 2013
Typical for 2000 Proton Wira55,806 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationW997 PHU
MakeProton
ModelWira
Year2000
ColourPurple
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,597cc

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MOT History

8 pass 8 fail
Pass 8 Feb 2013 72,895 miles
Fail 1 Feb 2013 72,895 miles

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

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

Offside Front Seat belt retracting mechanism defective (5.2.5b)

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

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

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

Pass 13 Jan 2012 70,412 miles
Fail 13 Jan 2012 70,412 miles

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Pass 18 Jan 2011 67,004 miles
Fail 18 Jan 2011 66,999 miles

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Pass 21 Jan 2010 63,494 miles
Fail 21 Jan 2010 63,486 miles

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Nearside Rear position lamp(s) excessively damaged so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

Nearside Stop lamp excessively damaged so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.2.1d)

Pass 21 Jan 2009 60,107 miles
Fail 21 Jan 2009 60,107 miles

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Offside Stop lamp excessively damaged so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.2.1d)

Pass 16 Jan 2008 56,174 miles
Fail 16 Jan 2008 56,174 miles

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Pass 23 Jan 2007 52,492 miles
Fail 23 Jan 2007 52,492 miles

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

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

Pass 18 Jan 2006 48,595 miles
Fail 18 Jan 2006 48,595 miles

Offside Obligatory mirror seriously damaged, affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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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W997 PHU is a 2000 Proton Wira in Purple with a 1,597cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 50%.

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 W997 PHU, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

How do I check the history of W997 PHU?

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What year was W997 PHU registered?

W997 PHU is a 2000 Proton Wira, first registered on 28 April 2000.

Is W997 PHU safe to buy?

The MOT history for W997 PHU shows 16 tests with a 50% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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