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Y217 FFJ

2001 Proton Wira

Blue Petrol 1468cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires3 Nov 2018
Tests14 (13 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate92.9%

Mileage

97,184 mi
Last recorded97,184 miles
Recorded on7 Oct 2017
Typical for 2001 Proton Wira51,285 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationY217 FFJ
MakeProton
ModelWira
Year2001
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,468cc

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MOT History

13 pass 1 fail
Pass 7 Oct 2017 97,184 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

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

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

Oil leak ()

Pass 4 Nov 2016 94,996 miles

Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a pin/bush both side (2.4.G.2)

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

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

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

Oil leak ()

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

Pass 16 Nov 2015 92,005 miles

OIL LEAK

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

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

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

REAR EXHAUST CORRODED

Pass 3 Dec 2014 84,493 miles

Nearside rear tyre has cracks on sidewall

Pass 7 Dec 2013 79,345 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 11 Dec 2012 69,304 miles

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

Pass 22 Feb 2012 64,276 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Pass 23 Feb 2011 57,990 miles

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

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

Fail 23 Feb 2011 57,990 miles

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

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

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

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

Pass 26 Feb 2010 50,509 miles
Pass 23 Feb 2009 42,984 miles

Nail in rear tyre

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

Pass 18 Feb 2008 38,039 miles
Pass 19 Feb 2007 33,274 miles

offside sidelamp (inner)inop

Pass 20 Feb 2006 28,351 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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Y217 FFJ is a 2001 Proton Wira in Blue with a 1,468cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 92.9%.

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 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 Y217 FFJ, 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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Y217 FFJ is a 2001 Proton Wira, first registered on 3 April 2001.

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