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X438 KMW

2001 Proton Wira

Green Petrol 1597cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires22 Dec 2012
Tests9 (7 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate77.8%

Mileage

81,132 mi
Last recorded81,132 miles
Recorded on23 Dec 2011
Typical for 2001 Proton Wira51,285 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationX438 KMW
MakeProton
ModelWira
Year2001
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,597cc

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MOT History

7 pass 2 fail
Pass 23 Dec 2011 81,132 miles

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

Front Anti-roll bar linkage worn but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Offside door mirror slightly loose

Oil leak

Rear Anti-roll bar linkage rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Pass 5 Oct 2010 75,902 miles

Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Oil leak

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

Pass 20 Aug 2009 69,369 miles

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

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

Oil leak

Pass 18 Sep 2008 53,644 miles
Pass 18 Dec 2007 47,320 miles

Handbrake lever travel close to limit

Nail in nearside rear tyre

Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Offside wiper blade split

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

Rear number plate slightly deteriorated

Fail 7 Dec 2007 47,111 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

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

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

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

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

Handbrake lever travel close to limit

Nail in nearside rear tyre

Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Offside wiper blade split

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

Rear number plate slightly deteriorated

Pass 6 Dec 2006 38,026 miles
Fail 5 Dec 2006 38,026 miles

An item not tested (Manual)

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)

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

Nearside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Both number plates seperating

Handrake reserve travel close to limit

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

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

Pass 2 Dec 2005 32,241 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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X438 KMW is a 2001 Proton Wira in Green with a 1,597cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 9 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 77.8%.

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 X438 KMW, 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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X438 KMW is a 2001 Proton Wira, first registered on 23 January 2001.

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