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X579 VCD

2000 Proton Wira

Blue Petrol 1468cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires2 Sep 2017
Tests15 (11 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate73.3%

Mileage

99,564 mi
Last recorded99,564 miles
Recorded on30 Aug 2016
Typical for 2000 Proton Wira55,806 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationX579 VCD
MakeProton
ModelWira
Year2000
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,468cc

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MOT History

11 pass 4 fail
Pass 30 Aug 2016 99,564 miles

steering rack slightly leaking

Fail 30 Aug 2016 99,546 miles

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

Emissions not tested excessive blow (7.3.A.1)

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

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

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

steering rack slightly leaking

Pass 27 Aug 2015 96,885 miles
Pass 27 Aug 2014 93,892 miles
Pass 2 Sep 2013 91,989 miles

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Fail 2 Sep 2013 91,989 miles

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

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Pass 3 Sep 2012 88,602 miles

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Fail 3 Sep 2012 88,602 miles

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

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

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

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Fail 24 Aug 2011 85,776 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Rear Direction indicators slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Pass 24 Aug 2011 85,776 miles

Rear Direction indicators slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Pass 17 Aug 2010 82,127 miles

Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Pass 14 Aug 2009 78,303 miles
Pass 18 Aug 2008 72,752 miles

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

front wiper blades are splitting

handbrake lever comes up high

steering rack gaitors are perishing

Pass 22 Aug 2007 67,564 miles

offside rear tyre is wearing low on inside edge

Pass 22 Aug 2006 58,712 miles

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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X579 VCD is a 2000 Proton Wira in Blue with a 1,468cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.3%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 X579 VCD, 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 X579 VCD registered?

X579 VCD is a 2000 Proton Wira, first registered on 1 September 2000.

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