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Y228 HPL

2001 Proton Wira

Silver Petrol 1468cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires20 May 2019
Tests15 (13 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate86.7%

Mileage

120,305 mi
Last recorded120,305 miles
Recorded on18 May 2018
Typical for 2001 Proton Wira51,285 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationY228 HPL
MakeProton
ModelWira
Year2001
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,468cc

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MOT History

13 pass 2 fail
Pass 18 May 2018 120,305 miles
Pass 12 May 2017 118,030 miles
Pass 11 May 2016 115,821 miles
Pass 8 May 2015 112,036 miles

Oil leak

Pass 8 May 2014 107,749 miles
Pass 18 May 2013 102,184 miles

engine oil leaks

o/s and n/s/r lower suspension arm bushes perished. att. soon

Pass 8 May 2012 97,561 miles

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

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

rear exhaust rusty

surface rust on under body

tape on drivers seat belt stork but working ok

Fail 8 May 2012 97,561 miles

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

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

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

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

rear exhaust rusty

surface rust on under body

tape on drivers seat belt stork but working ok

Pass 14 May 2011 90,919 miles

engine oil leak

Pass 19 May 2010 83,006 miles

age cracking to suspension rubbers

chips in screen

exhaust rusting

oil leak

poor headlight beam images

slight corrosion to brake pipes

slight rear imbalance

Pass 15 May 2009 74,560 miles

deep cut in n/s/r tyre

heavy engine oil leaks

o/s/r tyre on legal limit at time of test needs attention asap

slight rear brake inbalance

stone chips in windscreen

Pass 21 May 2008 65,256 miles
Fail 19 May 2008 65,245 miles

rear brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

rear brakes release unevenly (3.7.B.4)

Pass 17 May 2007 53,546 miles
Pass 17 May 2006 44,031 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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Y228 HPL is a 2001 Proton Wira in Silver with a 1,468cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 86.7%.

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 Y228 HPL, 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 Y228 HPL registered?

Y228 HPL is a 2001 Proton Wira, first registered on 19 May 2001.

Is Y228 HPL safe to buy?

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