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WX51 PKJ

2001 Proton Wira

Purple Petrol 1597cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires18 Dec 2013
Tests15 (8 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate53.3%

Mileage

95,771 mi
Last recorded95,771 miles
Recorded on19 Dec 2012
Typical for 2001 Proton Wira51,285 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationWX51 PKJ
MakeProton
ModelWira
Year2001
ColourPurple
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,597cc

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MOT History

8 pass 7 fail
Pass 19 Dec 2012 95,771 miles

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

Offside Front Steering rack gaiter deteriorated (2.2.D.2d)

Fail 27 Nov 2012 95,653 miles

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

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

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage rubber mounting deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Rear Radius arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

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

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Steering rack gaiter deteriorated (2.2.D.2d)

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

Pass 8 Dec 2011 87,446 miles

Offside headlamp pattern not 100%

Fail 5 Dec 2011 87,411 miles

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

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

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

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

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

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

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

Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

handbrake travel close/on limit

offside headlamp damp and patturn poor

Pass 8 Dec 2010 81,378 miles

All four tyres worn low on inner edges

Exhuast noisey ?

Nail in nearside rear tyre

Rear bumper insecure

Pass 2 Dec 2009 70,581 miles

nearside and offside rear brakes slightly binding on

Fail 2 Dec 2009 70,581 miles

Nearside Front Mechanical brake component has restricted free movement (3.5.1k)

Offside Front Seat belt affected by an insecure seat fixing (5.2.1b)

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

nearside and offside rear brakes slightly binding on

Fail 18 Dec 2008 16,592 miles

Offside Headlamp aim too high and too far to the right. (1.8)

Pass 18 Dec 2008 16,592 miles
Pass 27 Nov 2007 60,475 miles
Fail 27 Nov 2007 60,471 miles

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Service brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Pass 13 Dec 2006 55,046 miles

n/s sill damaged

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

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

n/s/r suspension arm and crossmember damaged

position of parking permit on windscreen

Fail 12 Dec 2006 55,046 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp does not illuminate (3.4.1b)

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

Horn not working (1.6.2a) DANGEROUS

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

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

damage to o/s/r crossmember and o/s/r suspension arm

dash warning lights not working (ignition, oil etc.)

n/s sill damaged

position on windscreen of parking permit

Pass 15 Dec 2005 50,301 miles
Fail 14 Dec 2005 50,301 miles

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

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

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

Power steering component(s) leaking (2.3.3b)

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 PKJ is a 2001 Proton Wira in Purple with a 1,597cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 53.3%.

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 PKJ, 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 PKJ registered?

WX51 PKJ is a 2001 Proton Wira, first registered on 18 December 2001.

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