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X494 BFJ

2001 Proton Wira

Green Petrol 1597cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires11 Dec 2012
Tests10 (6 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

55,196 mi
Last recorded55,196 miles
Recorded on23 Nov 2011
Typical for 2001 Proton Wira51,285 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationX494 BFJ
MakeProton
ModelWira
Year2001
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,597cc

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MOT History

6 pass 4 fail
Pass 23 Nov 2011 55,196 miles
Pass 18 Nov 2010 49,442 miles
Fail 18 Nov 2010 49,441 miles

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

Pass 24 Nov 2009 46,454 miles
Fail 24 Nov 2009 46,454 miles

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

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

Pass 12 Dec 2008 38,751 miles
Fail 12 Dec 2008 38,751 miles

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

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

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

Pass 12 Dec 2007 32,491 miles
Fail 11 Dec 2007 32,428 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Obligatory mirror seriously damaged, affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

Pass 12 Dec 2006 24,674 miles

Battery insecure

Offside rear brake grabbing slightly (3.7.A.5b)

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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X494 BFJ is a 2001 Proton Wira in Green with a 1,597cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60%.

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 X494 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 X494 BFJ registered?

X494 BFJ is a 2001 Proton Wira, first registered on 3 January 2001.

Is X494 BFJ safe to buy?

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