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Y224 XAS

2001 Proton Wira

Purple Diesel 1998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires18 Jan 2011
Tests8 (5 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate62.5%

Mileage

139,944 mi
Last recorded139,944 miles
Recorded on19 Jan 2010
Typical for 2001 Proton Wira51,285 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationY224 XAS
MakeProton
ModelWira
Year2001
ColourPurple
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,998cc

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MOT History

5 pass 3 fail
Pass 19 Jan 2010 139,944 miles
Pass 15 Jan 2009 133,382 miles
Fail 15 Jan 2009 133,382 miles

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Rear Direction indicators incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Pass 11 Jan 2008 126,968 miles
Fail 10 Jan 2008 126,922 miles

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

Brake pedal anti-slip provision missing (3.3.A.1b)

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

Fail 10 Jan 2007 118,871 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 10 Jan 2007 118,871 miles
Pass 9 Jan 2006 110,730 miles

Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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

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

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

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 XAS is a 2001 Proton Wira in Purple with a 1,998cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 8 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 62.5%.

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 XAS, 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 XAS registered?

Y224 XAS is a 2001 Proton Wira, first registered on 14 May 2001.

Is Y224 XAS safe to buy?

The MOT history for Y224 XAS shows 8 tests with a 62.5% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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