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X491 BFJ

2001 Proton Wira

Blue Petrol 1468cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires30 Jan 2015
Tests16 (9 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate56.3%

Mileage

55,383 mi
Last recorded55,383 miles
Recorded on31 Jan 2014
Typical for 2001 Proton Wira51,285 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationX491 BFJ
MakeProton
ModelWira
Year2001
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,468cc

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MOT History

9 pass 7 fail
Pass 31 Jan 2014 55,383 miles

Nearside Rear Upper Tie bar/rod rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Upper Tie bar/rod rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

accident damage to rear panel and boot lid

Fail 27 Jan 2014 55,361 miles

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)

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

Fuel system component leaking (7.2.3)

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

Nearside Rear Upper Tie bar/rod rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Upper Tie bar/rod rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

accident damage to rear panel and boot lid

Pass 16 Jan 2013 49,913 miles

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

Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

tailgate accident damage

Pass 26 Jan 2012 45,730 miles

185/60 R14 - Both rear tyres nearing legal limit on inner edges

Accident damage to rear of vehicle

Exhaust fouling slightly on rear bumper

Rear bumper loose to to damage

SRS light on

Fail 26 Jan 2012 45,730 miles

Offside Front Anti-roll bar has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

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

185/60 R14 - Both rear tyres nearing legal limit on inner edges

Accident damage to rear of vehicle

Exhaust fouling slightly on rear bumper

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Rear bumper loose to to damage

SRS light on

Pass 10 Jan 2011 40,204 miles

accident damage to boot and bumper

front brakes near limit for imbalance 24%

handbrake near end of working travel

o/s/r tyre wall damaged,run flat?

rear spoiler loose

Fail 10 Jan 2011 40,201 miles

Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Accident damage to tailgate and bumper

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

Handbrake nearing end of working travel

Offside rear inner tyre wall damaged - run flat ?

Pass 19 Jan 2010 35,249 miles

185/60 HR14 - Nearside front tyre worn on outer edge

Nearside rear inner tyre wall slightly damaged -- run flat ? --

Slight buckle in Nearside front wheel rim

Fail 19 Jan 2010 35,249 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

185/60 HR14 - Nearside front tyre worn on outer edge

Nearside rear inner tyre wall slightly damaged -- run flat ? --

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Slight buckle in Nearside front wheel rim

Pass 22 Jan 2009 30,729 miles

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

Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Fail 22 Jan 2009 30,729 miles

Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 30 Jan 2008 26,870 miles
Fail 22 Jan 2008 26,807 miles

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)

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

Pass 24 Jan 2007 21,790 miles
Fail 16 Jan 2006 17,041 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Nearside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

n/s front tyre on 2mm 185/60/14

Pass 16 Jan 2006 17,041 miles

n/s front tyre on 2mm 185/60/14

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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X491 BFJ is a 2001 Proton Wira in Blue with a 1,468cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 56.3%.

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 X491 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 X491 BFJ registered?

X491 BFJ is a 2001 Proton Wira, first registered on 20 February 2001.

Is X491 BFJ safe to buy?

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