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X978 VHK

2000 Proton Wira

Blue Petrol 1834cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires27 Sep 2015
Tests16 (10 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate62.5%

Mileage

57,634 mi
Last recorded57,634 miles
Recorded on6 Sep 2014
Typical for 2000 Proton Wira55,806 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationX978 VHK
MakeProton
ModelWira
Year2000
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,834cc

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MOT History

10 pass 6 fail
Pass 6 Sep 2014 57,634 miles
Fail 29 Aug 2014 57,312 miles

Exhaust emissions hydrocarbon content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

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

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

Pass 27 Sep 2013 51,893 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is distorted but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Oil leak

centre high level stop lamp inop may not be wired

drivers seat belt slow to retract

nearside rear outer sill perscribed area damaged

Fail 26 Sep 2013 51,889 miles

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

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

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

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

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

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

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

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is distorted but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Oil leak

centre high level stop lamp inop may not be wired

drivers seat belt slow to retract

nearside rear outer sill perscribed area damaged

Pass 28 Sep 2012 51,373 miles

engine oil leak

handbrake travel high

rear indicators slightly dis coloured

Pass 12 Sep 2011 46,030 miles
Pass 4 Sep 2010 30,852 miles
Fail 15 Sep 2009 30,499 miles

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

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 15 Sep 2009 30,499 miles

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

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

Pass 2 Sep 2008 22,441 miles
Fail 2 Sep 2008 22,441 miles

Centre Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 26 Sep 2007 15,664 miles
Fail 26 Sep 2007 15,664 miles

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

Pass 24 Oct 2006 14,117 miles
Pass 22 Oct 2005 11,564 miles
Fail 20 Oct 2005 11,564 miles

Nearside Front Steering component mounting prescribed area is fractured (2.2.C.1h) DANGEROUS

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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X978 VHK is a 2000 Proton Wira in Blue with a 1,834cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 62.5%.

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 X978 VHK, 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 X978 VHK registered?

X978 VHK is a 2000 Proton Wira, first registered on 28 November 2000.

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