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X279 WFT

2001 Proton Wira

Purple Petrol 1298cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires17 May 2015
Tests14 (10 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

72,810 mi
Last recorded72,810 miles
Recorded on8 May 2014
Typical for 2001 Proton Wira51,285 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationX279 WFT
MakeProton
ModelWira
Year2001
ColourPurple
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,298cc

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MOT History

10 pass 4 fail
Pass 8 May 2014 72,810 miles
Pass 9 May 2013 70,348 miles
Fail 8 May 2013 70,348 miles

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)

Pass 14 May 2012
Pass 14 May 2012 67,599 miles

corrosion on battery terminals

Pass 18 May 2011 64,787 miles
Pass 14 May 2010 616,670 miles
Fail 11 May 2010 616,668 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 7 May 2009 58,781 miles
Fail 7 May 2009 58,781 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar attachment bracket/mounting fractured (2.4.G.1)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar attachment bracket/mounting cracked (2.4.G.1)

Pass 15 May 2008 55,148 miles

Battery insecure

Fail 13 May 2008 55,120 miles

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

Nearside Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c)

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

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Battery insecure

Pass 17 May 2007 50,843 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

Pass 31 Jan 2006 44,120 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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X279 WFT is a 2001 Proton Wira in Purple with a 1,298cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71.4%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 X279 WFT, 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 X279 WFT registered?

X279 WFT is a 2001 Proton Wira, first registered on 30 January 2001.

Is X279 WFT safe to buy?

The MOT history for X279 WFT shows 14 tests with a 71.4% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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