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X479 BFJ

2001 Proton Wira

White Petrol 1597cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires16 Oct 2013
Tests9 (7 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate77.8%

Mileage

21,769 mi
Last recorded21,769 miles
Recorded on17 Oct 2012
Typical for 2001 Proton Wira51,285 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationX479 BFJ
MakeProton
ModelWira
Year2001
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,597cc

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MOT History

7 pass 2 fail
Pass 17 Oct 2012 21,769 miles
Pass 7 Oct 2011 20,725 miles

Nearside rear outer tyre wall cut

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

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

SRS lamp on

Fail 7 Oct 2011 20,725 miles

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

Emissions not tested (7.0)

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Nearside Rear An item not tested (Manual)

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

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

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

Nearside rear outer tyre wall cut

Offside rear brake effort decreases during test

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

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

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

SRS lamp on

Pass 4 Dec 2010 19,768 miles
Pass 19 Jul 2009 19,337 miles
Fail 4 Jul 2009 19,306 miles

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Pass 25 Jun 2008 18,561 miles
Pass 7 Jul 2007 18,255 miles

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)

Pass 26 Jun 2006 14,957 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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X479 BFJ is a 2001 Proton Wira in White 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 X479 BFJ, 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 X479 BFJ registered?

X479 BFJ is a 2001 Proton Wira, first registered on 19 January 2001.

Is X479 BFJ safe to buy?

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