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Y228 JTM

2001 Proton Wira

Green Petrol 1597cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires12 Dec 2013
Tests16 (8 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate50%

Mileage

115,903 mi
Last recorded115,903 miles
Recorded on3 Dec 2012
Typical for 2001 Proton Wira51,285 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationY228 JTM
MakeProton
ModelWira
Year2001
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,597cc

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MOT History

8 pass 8 fail
Pass 3 Dec 2012 115,903 miles

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Fail 3 Dec 2012 115,903 miles

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

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Fail 13 Dec 2011 106,982 miles

Offside Front Direction indicator insecure (1.4.A.2b)

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Oil leak

Pass 13 Dec 2011 106,982 miles

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Oil leak

Pass 13 Dec 2010 97,349 miles
Fail 13 Dec 2010 97,349 miles

Offside Front Seat belt stitching badly frayed (5.2.2b)

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

Fail 11 Jan 2010 86,735 miles

Offside Obligatory mirror seriously damaged, affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

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

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

nearside rear inner sidelight inoperative

Pass 11 Jan 2010 86,735 miles

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

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

nearside rear inner sidelight inoperative

Pass 15 Jan 2009 74,916 miles

baffels broken up in rear exhaust box

nearside rear brake pads getting low

Fail 14 Jan 2009 74,916 miles

Nearside Steering rack insecure (2.2.B.1a)

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

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

baffels broken up in rear exhaust box

nearside rear brake pads getting low

Pass 17 Jan 2008 63,605 miles

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

Oil leak

Fail 17 Jan 2008 63,605 miles

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

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

Oil leak

Fail 18 Jan 2007 52,700 miles

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

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

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

Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 18 Jan 2007 52,700 miles

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

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

Pass 18 Jan 2006 39,538 miles
Fail 18 Jan 2006 39,538 miles

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

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 JTM is a 2001 Proton Wira in Green with a 1,597cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 50%.

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 Y228 JTM, 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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Y228 JTM is a 2001 Proton Wira, first registered on 1 May 2001.

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