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WX51 POF

2001 Proton Wira

Blue Petrol 1834cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires15 Dec 2014
Tests14 (9 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate64.3%

Mileage

114,345 mi
Last recorded114,345 miles
Recorded on21 Nov 2013
Typical for 2001 Proton Wira51,285 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationWX51 POF
MakeProton
ModelWira
Year2001
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,834cc

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MOT History

9 pass 5 fail
Pass 21 Nov 2013 114,345 miles

radiator support panel heavily corroded

slight blow on front exhaust section

Pass 8 Dec 2012 106,523 miles

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

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

Fail 4 Dec 2012 106,522 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)

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

Front registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

Offside Front Front wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.5.A.2)

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

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

Offside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Offside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

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

Rear registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

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

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

Pass 13 Dec 2011 92,307 miles

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

both steering rack gaiters perished

Fail 13 Dec 2011 92,307 miles

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

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

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

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

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

both steering rack gaiters perished

Pass 30 Nov 2010 82,887 miles

front crossmember in poor condition

offside handbrake lower effort than nearside

Fail 30 Nov 2010 82,887 miles

Nearside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

front crossmember in poor condition

offside handbrake lower effort than nearside

Pass 17 Nov 2009 74,435 miles

nearside front tyre close to legal limit

rear discs in poor general condition

rear pads low

small chip in zone b of screen

Pass 9 Dec 2008 69,511 miles

exhaust in poor condition

offside rear brake disc in poor condition

small chip; in zone b of windscreen

Fail 8 Dec 2008 69,511 miles

Front registration plate missing (6.3.1a)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

exhaust in poor condition

offside rear brake disc in poor condition

Pass 6 Dec 2007 64,510 miles

cambelt history unknown

exhaust poor condition in places

o/s/f tyre low on tread on inner edge

small chip i zone b of windscreen

Pass 12 Dec 2006 57,288 miles
Fail 8 Dec 2006 57,248 miles

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

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

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

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

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

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

front brake pads limited wear left

Pass 13 Dec 2005 48,419 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 POF is a 2001 Proton Wira in Blue with a 1,834cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 64.3%.

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 POF, 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 POF is a 2001 Proton Wira, first registered on 1 December 2001.

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