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X523 WRC

2000 Proton Wira

Purple Petrol 1597cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires23 Sep 2014
Tests16 (9 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate56.3%

Mileage

103,941 mi
Last recorded103,941 miles
Recorded on16 Sep 2013
Typical for 2000 Proton Wira55,806 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationX523 WRC
MakeProton
ModelWira
Year2000
ColourPurple
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,597cc

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MOT History

9 pass 7 fail
Pass 16 Sep 2013 103,941 miles

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage damaged but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Pass 14 Sep 2012 100,682 miles

Oil leak

down pipe heat sheild rattle

offside front indicator oter lens missing

Fail 12 Sep 2012 100,679 miles

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) has restricted free movement (3.5.1k)

Nearside rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)

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

Offside Front Brake pad(s) has restricted free movement (3.5.1k)

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

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7) DANGEROUS

Brake hydraulic reservoir fluid close to minimum level (3.6.G.1b)

Oil leak

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

down pipe heat sheild rattle

offside front indicator oter lens missing

Pass 19 Sep 2011 99,288 miles

Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) has slight seepage (2.3.3b)

Fail 19 Sep 2011 99,283 miles

Nearside Front Front wheel bearing has excessive play (2.5.A.3c)

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

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

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

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) has slight seepage (2.3.3b)

Pass 14 Sep 2010 94,520 miles
Fail 14 Sep 2010 94,520 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 18 Sep 2009 85,266 miles
Fail 18 Sep 2009 85,266 miles

Nearside Rear rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)

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

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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

Pass 13 Sep 2008 76,085 miles

Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Fail 13 Sep 2008 76,085 miles

Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Offside Front Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Pass 13 Sep 2007 66,589 miles
Fail 13 Sep 2007 66,589 miles

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

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage fractured (2.4.G.1)

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

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Pass 19 Sep 2006 57,482 miles

advise cut in n/s/f outer tyre wall

advise front brake judder during RBT

advise n/s/f brake disc starting to corrode

advise slight free play in steering column bushes

Fail 19 Sep 2006 57,482 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

advise cut in n/s/f outer tyre wall

advise front brake judder during RBT

advise n/s/f brake disc starting to corrode

advise slight free play in steering column bushes

Pass 24 Sep 2005 47,712 miles

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

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

front number plate slighty cracked

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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X523 WRC is a 2000 Proton Wira in Purple with a 1,597cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 56.3%.

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 X523 WRC, 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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What year was X523 WRC registered?

X523 WRC is a 2000 Proton Wira, first registered on 21 October 2000.

Is X523 WRC safe to buy?

The MOT history for X523 WRC shows 16 tests with a 56.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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