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WX51 HWP

2001 Proton Wira

Blue Petrol 1597cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires15 Oct 2012
Tests9 (6 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

59,544 mi
Last recorded59,544 miles
Recorded on13 Oct 2011
Typical for 2001 Proton Wira51,285 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationWX51 HWP
MakeProton
ModelWira
Year2001
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,597cc

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MOT History

6 pass 3 fail
Pass 13 Oct 2011 59,544 miles

Nearside Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

O/s front mirror slightly insecure

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

Oil leak

Rear Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Fail 13 Oct 2011 59,544 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Nearside Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

O/s front mirror slightly insecure

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

Oil leak

Rear Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Fail 14 Oct 2010 51,085 miles

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

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

Pass 14 Oct 2010 51,085 miles
Pass 16 Oct 2009 41,920 miles
Pass 24 Sep 2008 31,535 miles
Fail 24 Sep 2008 31,535 miles

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

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

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

Pass 6 Sep 2007 26,137 miles
Pass 7 Sep 2006 21,855 miles

Nearside Front front brake juddering slightly (3.7.A.2b)

Offside Front front brake juddering slightly (3.7.A.2b)

advise travel on handbrake lever

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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WX51 HWP is a 2001 Proton Wira in Blue with a 1,597cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 9 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 WX51 HWP, 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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What year was WX51 HWP registered?

WX51 HWP is a 2001 Proton Wira, first registered on 7 September 2001.

Is WX51 HWP safe to buy?

The MOT history for WX51 HWP shows 9 tests with a 66.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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