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X489 ARJ

2000 Proton Wira

White Petrol 1299cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires20 Nov 2013
Tests13 (8 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate61.5%

Mileage

50,203 mi
Last recorded50,203 miles
Recorded on21 Nov 2012
Typical for 2000 Proton Wira55,806 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationX489 ARJ
MakeProton
ModelWira
Year2000
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,299cc

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MOT History

8 pass 5 fail
Pass 21 Nov 2012 50,203 miles

COVERS FITTED NOT ALLOWING FULL INSPECTION

Nearside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

OFFSIDE +NEARSIDE HEADLAMP PATTERN POOR IMAGE

Offside Front Steering rack gaiter deteriorated (2.2.D.2d)

Offside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Fail 20 Nov 2012 50,203 miles

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

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

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

COVERS FITTED NOT ALLOWING FULL INSPECTION

Nearside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

OFFSIDE +NEARSIDE HEADLAMP PATTERN POOR IMAGE

Offside Front Steering rack gaiter deteriorated (2.2.D.2d)

Offside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Pass 19 Oct 2011 37,210 miles

bonnet stay missing. radiator corroding

Fail 19 Oct 2011 37,210 miles

Offside Rear Tyre has a lump, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

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

bonnet stay missing. radiator corroding

Pass 11 Nov 2010 32,214 miles

Nearside front brake juddering slightly (3.7.A.2b)

Offside front brake juddering slightly (3.7.A.2b)

advise dent in nsr wheel rim inner

Fail 10 Nov 2010 32,214 miles

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

Nearside front brake juddering slightly (3.7.A.2b)

Offside front brake juddering slightly (3.7.A.2b)

advise dent in nsr wheel rim inner

Pass 29 Oct 2009 24,794 miles

front pads low/ discs corroding on inner faces. front no plate cracked

Fail 29 Oct 2009 24,794 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

front pads low/ discs corroding on inner faces. front no plate cracked

Pass 7 Nov 2008 18,443 miles

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

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

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

Offside Rear Road wheel slightly damaged (4.2.A.1a)

Pass 2 Nov 2007 15,056 miles
Fail 2 Nov 2007 15,056 miles

Nearside Front position lamp(s) incorrect colour (1.1.A.3e)

Offside Front position lamp(s) incorrect colour (1.1.A.3e)

Pass 6 Nov 2006 11,180 miles

HAZARD WARNING LIGHTS FLASH ALL ROUND WHEN ANY DOOR IS OPENED, WHEN THE EHGINE IS RUNNING. †NSF WIPER BLADE NOT PARKING ON SCREEN PROPERLY.

Pass 16 Nov 2005 8,313 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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X489 ARJ is a 2000 Proton Wira in White with a 1,299cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 61.5%.

Across all 2000 Proton Wira models, the average MOT pass rate is 67.2% with a typical mileage of 55,806 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 X489 ARJ, 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 26 years old, this Proton Wira is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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X489 ARJ is a 2000 Proton Wira, first registered on 10 November 2000.

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