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X489 BFJ

2000 Proton Wira

Blue Petrol 1597cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires17 Sep 2016
Tests15 (10 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

100,334 mi
Last recorded100,334 miles
Recorded on17 Sep 2015
Typical for 2000 Proton Wira55,806 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationX489 BFJ
MakeProton
ModelWira
Year2000
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,597cc

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MOT History

10 pass 5 fail
Pass 17 Sep 2015 100,334 miles

Nearside Rear Tie bar/rod has slight play in a pin/bush inner bush (2.4.G.2)

exhaust rusty

n/s front outer indicator lamp lens missing

rear wiper rubber split

small stone chip windscreen

Fail 14 Sep 2015 100,334 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm worn on the inner edge (4.1.E.1)

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

Offside Rear Tie bar/rod has excessive play in a pin/bush inner bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm worn on the inner edge (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Rear Tie bar/rod has slight play in a pin/bush inner bush (2.4.G.2)

exhaust rusty

n/s front outer indicator lamp lens missing

rear wiper rubber split

small stone chip windscreen

Pass 18 Sep 2014 97,505 miles

Nearside Rear Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

body damage n/s and o/s rear

both rear brake back plates rusty

cover missing n/s front indicator lamp

exhaust rusty

o/s front brake back plate rusty

o/s rear tyre worn slightly on the inner edge

rear brake discs slightly worn and rusty

rear wiper rubber split

slight weep from the steering rack on the n/s

Pass 16 Sep 2013 94,038 miles

Nearside Rear Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

body damage n/s and o/s rear

exhaust rusty

o/s front brake back plate rusty

o/s rear brake back plate very rusty

o/s rear tyre worn slightly on the inner edge

rear brake discs slightly worn and rusty

slight weep from the steering rack on the n/s

Pass 3 Sep 2012 90,259 miles

body damage n/s and o/s rear

o/s rear and o/s front brake back plates very rusty

slight weep from the steering rack on the n/s

Fail 29 Aug 2012 90,259 miles

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

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

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

Nearside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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

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

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

body damage n/s

both rear tyres worn on the inner edges

o/s rear and o/s front brake back plates very rusty

odd wheel o/s front

slight damage n/s rear tyre outer sidewall

slight weep from the steering rack on the n/s

Pass 13 Sep 2011 86,881 miles

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

Nail in nearside rear tyre

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

brake effort low n/s rear

exhaust rusty

n/s rear brake disc rusty

play o/s rear inner suspension arm bush

slight weep from the steering rack on the n/s

Fail 13 Sep 2011 86,881 miles

Nearside Rear brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

Nail in nearside rear tyre

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

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

brake effort low n/s rear

exhaust rusty

play o/s rear inner suspension arm bush

slight weep from the steering rack on the n/s

Pass 16 Sep 2010 83,141 miles

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

high level brake light incompleat

slight damage n/s rear tyre outer sidewall

slight weep from the steering rack on the n/s

Fail 15 Sep 2010 83,141 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

Offside Front wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.5.A.2)

Offside Headlamp aim not tested (1.8.A.1c)

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

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

n/s rear tyre worn on the inner edge

o/s rear trim rubbing on the tyre

slight damage n/s front tyre outer sidewall

slight weep steering rack on the n/s

Pass 10 Sep 2009 78,985 miles

body damage at o/s/r

exhaust system rusty

high level stop lamp incomplete

slight exhaust blow at exhaust manifold area

slight weep at power steering rack

Fail 9 Sep 2009 78,985 miles

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

Nearside Obligatory mirror does not provide a view to the rear (8.1.2b)

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

Offside Obligatory mirror does not provide a view to the rear (8.1.2b)

body damage at o/s/r

exhaust system rusty

high level stop lamp incomplete

slight weep at power steering rack

Pass 11 Sep 2008 74,996 miles

high level stop lamp incomplete

Pass 30 Aug 2007 68,587 miles

Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

both rear tyres worn on the inner edges close to the legal limit

high level brake light incompleat

Pass 14 Sep 2006 63,273 miles

both rear tyres worn on the inner edges

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 BFJ is a 2000 Proton Wira in Blue with a 1,597cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 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 26 years old, this Proton Wira is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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X489 BFJ is a 2000 Proton Wira, first registered on 15 September 2000.

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