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WA51 BJY

2001 Proton Wira

Silver Petrol 1597cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires20 Sep 2014
Tests13 (8 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate61.5%

Mileage

38,829 mi
Last recorded38,829 miles
Recorded on10 Sep 2013
Typical for 2001 Proton Wira51,285 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationWA51 BJY
MakeProton
ModelWira
Year2001
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,597cc

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MOT History

8 pass 5 fail
Pass 10 Sep 2013 38,829 miles

dampness noted around steering rack ends

handbrake travel noted

Pass 29 Aug 2012 35,691 miles

Nail in nearside rear tyre

Oil leak

dampness noted around steering rack ends

handbrake travel noted

srs light on

Fail 28 Aug 2012 35,686 miles

Nearside Front An item not tested (Manual)

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

Nearside front 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)

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b) DANGEROUS

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

Nail in nearside rear tyre

Oil leak

dampness noted around steering rack ends

handbrake travel noted

srs light on

Pass 21 Sep 2011 32,685 miles

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

Oil leak

handbrake travel high

srs light on

Fail 21 Sep 2011 32,685 miles

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)

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

Oil leak

handbrake travel high

rear exhaust corroded

srs light on

Pass 21 Sep 2010 29,522 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Fail 20 Sep 2010 29,520 miles

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

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

Offside Front Seat belt insecurely fixed to the seat (5.2.1a)

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

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

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Pass 21 Sep 2009 26,096 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

hand brake lever has travel

Pass 17 Sep 2008 22,867 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

n/s/f tyre worn low on edges

uneven wear noted to o/s/r tyre

Pass 10 Sep 2007 19,844 miles

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

parking brake in need of adjustment

Fail 10 Sep 2007 19,844 miles

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

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

parking brake in need of adjustment

Fail 15 Sep 2006 17,170 miles

Rear Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 15 Sep 2006 17,170 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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WA51 BJY is a 2001 Proton Wira in Silver with a 1,597cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 61.5%.

Across all 2001 Proton Wira models, the average MOT pass rate is 67.8% with a typical mileage of 51,285 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 WA51 BJY, 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 25 years old, this Proton Wira is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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WA51 BJY is a 2001 Proton Wira, first registered on 10 September 2001.

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