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WX51 OZU

2001 Proton Wira

White Petrol 1299cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires10 Aug 2012
Tests9 (5 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate55.6%

Mileage

112,268 mi
Last recorded112,268 miles
Recorded on11 Aug 2011
Typical for 2001 Proton Wira51,285 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationWX51 OZU
MakeProton
ModelWira
Year2001
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,299cc

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MOT History

5 pass 4 fail
Pass 11 Aug 2011 112,268 miles

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

Oil leak

fuel filler pipe/breather pipe coroded

Fail 9 Aug 2011 112,268 miles

Emissions not tested (7.0)

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

Offside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

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

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

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

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

Oil leak

fuel filler pipe/breather pipe coroded

Pass 6 Apr 2010 100,839 miles

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

Fail 6 Apr 2010 100,839 miles

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

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Nearside Rear 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 Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

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

Pass 2 Mar 2009 85,685 miles
Fail 2 Mar 2009 85,685 miles

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

Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 7 Apr 2008 78,664 miles

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

Nearside Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Offside Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

nearside power steering hose under bonnet insecure

offside rear brake pipe slightly rusty

Fail 3 Apr 2008 78,650 miles

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)

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content at idle excessive (7.3.D.4)

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

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

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

Nearside Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Offside Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

nearside power steering hose under bonnet insecure

offside rear brake pipe slightly rusty

Pass 20 Apr 2007 67,168 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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WX51 OZU is a 2001 Proton Wira in White with a 1,299cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 9 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 55.6%.

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 OZU, 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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WX51 OZU is a 2001 Proton Wira, first registered on 12 October 2001.

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