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X548 WRC

2001 Proton Wira

Silver Petrol 1468cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires29 Jul 2013
Tests12 (8 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

85,324 mi
Last recorded85,324 miles
Recorded on10 Jul 2012
Typical for 2001 Proton Wira51,285 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationX548 WRC
MakeProton
ModelWira
Year2001
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,468cc

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MOT History

8 pass 4 fail
Pass 10 Jul 2012 85,324 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Nail in offside rear tyre

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Oil leak

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

clutch pedal rubber adrift

Pass 15 Jul 2011 82,013 miles

Front Anti-roll bar linkage rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

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

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

Oil leak

front both sides macpherson strut upper atachment slightly corroded

Fail 15 Jul 2011 82,012 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Front Anti-roll bar linkage rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

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

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

Oil leak

front both sides macpherson strut upper atachment slightly corroded

Fail 27 Jul 2010 76,408 miles

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

Front Anti-roll bar linkage rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

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

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

Oil leak

Pass 27 Jul 2010 76,408 miles

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

Front Anti-roll bar linkage rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

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

Oil leak

Pass 27 Jul 2009 69,448 miles
Pass 26 Jul 2008 62,667 miles
Fail 17 Jul 2008 62,539 miles

Nearside Front Tie bar/rod locating pin insecure (2.4.G.3a)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Front Tie bar/rod locating pin insecure (2.4.G.3a)

Offside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Pass 30 Jul 2007 55,895 miles
Pass 23 Jan 2007 52,738 miles

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

Pass 24 Jan 2006 42,086 miles
Fail 24 Jan 2006 42,086 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too high when the centre of the headlamp is above 850mm from the ground (1.6.B3)

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

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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X548 WRC is a 2001 Proton Wira in Silver with a 1,468cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 X548 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 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 X548 WRC registered?

X548 WRC is a 2001 Proton Wira, first registered on 26 January 2001.

Is X548 WRC safe to buy?

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