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X37 VPU

2001 Proton Wira

Blue Petrol 1597cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires30 Oct 2016
Tests16 (10 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate62.5%

Mileage

39,299 mi
Last recorded39,299 miles
Recorded on31 Oct 2015
Typical for 2001 Proton Wira51,285 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationX37 VPU
MakeProton
ModelWira
Year2001
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,597cc

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MOT History

10 pass 6 fail
Pass 31 Oct 2015 39,299 miles

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

Fail 27 Oct 2015 39,292 miles

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

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

Pass 29 Oct 2014 37,314 miles
Pass 25 Oct 2013 35,284 miles

Nearside Rear Direction indicators slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Fail 25 Oct 2013 35,284 miles

Centre Front 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)

Nearside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Nearside Rear Direction indicators slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Pass 23 Oct 2012 33,375 miles
Fail 23 Oct 2012 33,375 miles

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

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Pass 21 Oct 2011 31,336 miles

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

all four tyres deteriorated and have perished or damaged sidewalls

Pass 27 Oct 2010 29,127 miles

Nearside Front Road wheel slightly damaged (4.2.A.1a)

Pass 26 Oct 2009 27,532 miles

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

Fail 26 Oct 2009 27,530 miles

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Steering rack insecure (2.2.B.1a)

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

Pass 24 Oct 2008 25,835 miles

Nearside Front Road wheel slightly damaged (4.2.A.1a)

o/s/f & n/s/r tyres have cuts in side walls

Fail 24 Oct 2008 25,835 miles

Nearside Steering rack insecure (2.2.B.1a)

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

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

Nearside Front Road wheel slightly damaged (4.2.A.1a)

o/s/f & n/s/r tyres have cuts in side walls

Pass 24 Oct 2007 24,041 miles

Slight damage to N/S front wheel rim

Slight damage to O/S front tyre outer side wall

Pass 23 Oct 2006 21,169 miles
Fail 23 Oct 2006 21,169 miles

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

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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X37 VPU is a 2001 Proton Wira in Blue with a 1,597cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 62.5%.

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 X37 VPU, 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 X37 VPU registered?

X37 VPU is a 2001 Proton Wira, first registered on 10 February 2001.

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