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X72 EKR

2001 Proton Wira

Maroon Petrol 1597cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires8 Oct 2013
Tests11 (7 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate63.6%

Mileage

77,314 mi
Last recorded77,314 miles
Recorded on9 Oct 2012
Typical for 2001 Proton Wira51,285 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationX72 EKR
MakeProton
ModelWira
Year2001
ColourMaroon
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,597cc

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MOT History

7 pass 4 fail
Pass 9 Oct 2012 77,314 miles

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

Fail 8 Oct 2012 77,307 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

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

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

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

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

Pass 6 Oct 2011 69,687 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Light scratches to windscreen

Nearside Front Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)

Non standard horn switch fitted

Offside Front Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)

Offside Front Seat belt damaged but webbing not significantly weakened (5.2.2a)

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

Fail 4 Oct 2011 69,681 miles

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

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

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Light scratches to windscreen

Nearside Front Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)

Offside Front Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)

Offside Front Seat belt damaged but webbing not significantly weakened (5.2.2a)

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

Pass 6 Oct 2010 62,650 miles
Pass 9 Oct 2009 59,162 miles

n/s tyres cracking and getting low.

Fail 9 Oct 2009 59,161 miles

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

n/s tyres cracking and getting low.

Pass 9 Sep 2008 52,640 miles
Fail 9 Sep 2008 52,640 miles

Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Pass 2 Aug 2007 52,177 miles
Pass 7 Aug 2006 46,398 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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X72 EKR is a 2001 Proton Wira in Maroon with a 1,597cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 63.6%.

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 X72 EKR, 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 X72 EKR registered?

X72 EKR is a 2001 Proton Wira, first registered on 19 January 2001.

Is X72 EKR safe to buy?

The MOT history for X72 EKR shows 11 tests with a 63.6% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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