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Y216 RDD

2001 Proton Wira Lux

White Petrol 1597cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires24 Mar 2009
Tests8 (5 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate62.5%

Mileage

95,205 mi
Last recorded95,205 miles
Recorded on25 Mar 2008
Typical for 2001 Proton Wira Lux54,787 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationY216 RDD
MakeProton
ModelWira Lux
Year2001
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,597cc

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MOT History

5 pass 3 fail
Pass 25 Mar 2008 95,205 miles

anti slip reubber worn slightly

brakepipes covered in unkown substance

front and rear discs slightly worn

nearside rear shocker slightly damp

offside front headlight slightly cracked but not fuction impaired

offside rear tyre just on limit

oil leak

slight judder at front brakes

Fail 19 Mar 2008 95,205 miles

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

Nearside Rear Trailing arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Trailing arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

anti slip reubber worn slightly

brakepipes covered in unkown substance

front and rear discs slightly worn

nearside rear shocker slightly damp

offside front headlight slightly cracked but not fuction impaired

offside rear tyre just on limit

oil leak

slight judder at front brakes

Pass 24 Sep 2007 76,821 miles

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

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

Parking brake lever ratchet mechanism is slightly worn (3.1.5)

anti slip rubber worn slightly

both front indicators have slight movement

clutch pedal rubber missing

front bonnet catch sticking slightly

front bumper previuosly damaged

slight movement in steering rack bushes

Pass 14 Aug 2007 71,092 miles

Exhaust emits blue smoke during acceleration (7.3.A.2c)

Parking brake lever ratchet mechanism is slightly worn (3.1.5)

both front tyres just on limit

could not check brake pipes + under vehicle components properley due to underseal over them

engine slightly smoking

front brakes slightly juddering

rear brakes slightly fluctuating

rear pads wearing thin

Fail 14 Aug 2007 71,092 miles

Exhaust emits blue smoke during acceleration (7.3.A.2c)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Parking brake lever ratchet mechanism is slightly worn (3.1.5)

both front tyres just on limit

could not check brake pipes + under vehicle components properley due to underseal over them

engine slightly smoking

front brakes slightly juddering

rear brakes slightly fluctuating

rear pads wearing thin

Pass 22 Aug 2006 47,871 miles
Fail 21 Aug 2006 47,871 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (3.4.1c)

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

Front brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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

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

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

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

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 10 Apr 2006 54,465 miles

How Reliable is the Proton Wira Lux?

Based on 577 MOT tests across 124 vehicles.

64.8%
Pass Rate
9,132
Miles/Year
25
Year Lifespan
124
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 58
Steering rack gaiter split 57
Parking brake: efficiency below requirements 48
parking brake recording little or no effort 42
position lamp(s) not working 33
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Y216 RDD is a 2001 Proton Wira Lux in White with a 1,597cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 8 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 62.5%.

Across all 2001 Proton Wira Lux models, the average MOT pass rate is 64.2% with a typical mileage of 54,787 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 Lux fails its MOT is tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm, accounting for 58 recorded failures. If you're considering buying Y216 RDD, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Proton Wira Lux typically stays on UK roads for around 25 years. At 25 years old, this Proton Wira Lux is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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Y216 RDD is a 2001 Proton Wira Lux, first registered on 6 April 2001.

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