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Y218 ABL

2001 Proton Wira

Purple Petrol 1597cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires30 Mar 2011
Tests9 (5 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate55.6%

Mileage

59,562 mi
Last recorded59,562 miles
Recorded on29 Mar 2010
Typical for 2001 Proton Wira51,285 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationY218 ABL
MakeProton
ModelWira
Year2001
ColourPurple
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,597cc

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MOT History

5 pass 4 fail
Pass 29 Mar 2010 59,562 miles
Fail 25 Mar 2010 59,550 miles

Nearside Front Direction indicator incomplete (1.5.A1b)

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

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

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

nearside wiper blade split

Pass 24 Mar 2009 55,185 miles
Fail 24 Mar 2009 55,181 miles

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

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 20 Mar 2008 51,792 miles
Fail 19 Mar 2008 51,788 miles

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

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

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

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

Nearside front brake juddering slightly (3.7.A.2b)

Offside Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Offside front brake juddering slightly (3.7.A.2b)

parking brake lever has slight travel.

Pass 29 Mar 2007 44,938 miles
Fail 29 Mar 2007 44,938 miles

Nearside Rear position lamp(s) incorrect colour (1.1.A.3e)

Nearside Stop lamp emits other than a steady red light (1.2.1e)

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

Hand brake high

Nearside steering rack gaiter perished

Offside rear outer wheel rim damaged

Stone damage to windscreen

Pass 31 Mar 2006 43,135 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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Y218 ABL is a 2001 Proton Wira in Purple with a 1,597cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 9 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 55.6%.

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 Y218 ABL, 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 Y218 ABL registered?

Y218 ABL is a 2001 Proton Wira, first registered on 9 July 2001.

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