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Y224 OCT

2001 Proton Wira

Green Petrol 1597cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires3 Aug 2015
Tests18 (10 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate55.6%

Mileage

95,030 mi
Last recorded95,030 miles
Recorded on21 Jul 2014
Typical for 2001 Proton Wira51,285 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationY224 OCT
MakeProton
ModelWira
Year2001
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,597cc

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MOT History

10 pass 8 fail
Pass 21 Jul 2014 95,030 miles

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

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

n/s/f foglight inop

o/s/f tyre cracking in sidewall. 185/60R14 82H

Fail 21 Jul 2014 95,030 miles

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

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

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

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

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

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

n/s/f foglight inop

o/s/f tyre cracking in sidewall. 185/60R14 82H

Pass 3 Aug 2013 85,793 miles

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

O/S/F TYRE CRACKING IN SIDEWALL

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

Fail 31 Jul 2013 85,793 miles

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

Emissions not tested (7.0)

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Nearside Front Lower Anti-roll bar linkage rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

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

Offside Rear Tyre has a lump, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

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

O/S/F TYRE CRACKING IN SIDEWALL

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

Pass 4 Aug 2012 78,356 miles

Nearside Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Fail 2 Aug 2012 78,331 miles

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

Nearside Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Pass 2 Aug 2011 74,091 miles

airbag warning light on

Pass 28 Jul 2010 69,036 miles
Fail 27 Jul 2010 69,034 miles

Nearside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Pass 3 Aug 2009 63,676 miles
Fail 30 Jul 2009 63,676 miles

Nearside Rear position lamp(s) obscured more than 50% (1.1.A.3c)

Nearside Rear reflector missing (1.5.1a)

Outer Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Pass 18 Mar 2008 54,343 miles
Fail 15 Mar 2008 54,343 miles

Nearside Front Tyre(s) incorrect because tyres with different aspect ratios are fitted on the same axle. (4.1.A.1a)

Pass 18 Feb 2008 54,221 miles

Centre Rear Seat belt damaged but not affecting the operation of the belt (5.2.2a)

Offside Front Seat belt damaged but not affecting the operation of the belt (5.2.2a)

front wipers slightly smiery

slight oil leak

Pass 27 Feb 2007 47,033 miles
Fail 27 Feb 2007 47,033 miles

Nearside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

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

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

Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

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

Fail 28 Feb 2006 39,713 miles

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

Pass 28 Feb 2006 39,713 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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Y224 OCT is a 2001 Proton Wira in Green with a 1,597cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 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 Y224 OCT, 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 Y224 OCT registered?

Y224 OCT is a 2001 Proton Wira, first registered on 1 March 2001.

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