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WA51 YLW

2002 Proton Wira

Gold Petrol 1468cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires5 Aug 2017
Tests16 (11 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate68.8%

Mileage

98,540 mi
Last recorded98,540 miles
Recorded on6 Aug 2016
Typical for 2002 Proton Wira46,204 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationWA51 YLW
MakeProton
ModelWira
Year2002
ColourGold
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,468cc

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MOT History

11 pass 5 fail
Pass 6 Aug 2016 98,540 miles

Alternator belt worn

EML light on

Exhaust corroded

Nearside Rear Suspension arm bush worn

Offside Rear Suspension arm bush worn

Slight exhaust leak

Fail 6 Aug 2016 98,540 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Offside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Alternator belt worn

EML light on

Exhaust corroded

Nearside Rear Suspension arm bush worn

Offside Rear Suspension arm bush worn

Slight exhaust leak

Pass 4 Aug 2015 81,557 miles
Pass 22 Jul 2014 68,649 miles

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

Fail 22 Jul 2014 68,649 miles

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

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

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

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

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

Pass 6 Aug 2013 57,415 miles

both rear tyres have punctures

engine light on

offside rear tyre worn out of shape and worn close to legal limit

rear brake application uneven

suspension bushes perished and worn

Fail 1 Aug 2013 57,415 miles

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

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

both rear tyres have punctures

engine light on

offside front steering rack boot badly perished

offside rear tyre worn out of shape and worn close to legal limit

rear brake application uneven

suspension bushes perished and worn

Pass 14 Jun 2012 47,276 miles
Fail 12 Jun 2012 47,276 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)

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

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

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

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 3 Feb 2011 33,781 miles
Fail 3 Feb 2011 33,781 miles

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

Pass 11 Jan 2010 23,331 miles
Pass 8 Jan 2009 20,574 miles
Pass 11 Jan 2008 16,755 miles
Pass 8 Jan 2007 12,873 miles

Offside rear tyre sidewall perished.

Pass 9 Jan 2006 9,445 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 YLW is a 2002 Proton Wira in Gold with a 1,468cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.8%.

Across all 2002 Proton Wira models, the average MOT pass rate is 72.1% with a typical mileage of 46,204 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 YLW, 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 24 years old, this Proton Wira is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was WA51 YLW registered?

WA51 YLW is a 2002 Proton Wira, first registered on 3 January 2002.

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