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Y228 PCH

2001 Proton Wira

Silver Petrol 1597cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires23 Jan 2015
Tests13 (9 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate69.2%

Mileage

65,658 mi
Last recorded65,658 miles
Recorded on24 Jan 2014
Typical for 2001 Proton Wira51,285 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationY228 PCH
MakeProton
ModelWira
Year2001
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,597cc

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MOT History

9 pass 4 fail
Pass 24 Jan 2014 65,658 miles

coil springs corroded

nsf wheel buckled

vehicle underbody undersealed

Fail 15 Jan 2014 65,658 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

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

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

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

coil springs corroded

nsf wheel buckled

vehicle underbody undersealed

Pass 29 Nov 2012 64,355 miles

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

Pass 22 Nov 2011 59,707 miles
Fail 22 Nov 2011 59,702 miles

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

Pass 23 Nov 2010 55,430 miles

brake pipes covered in underseal/ n/s/f wheel inner rim damaged/ dent n/s/r door/

Fail 23 Nov 2010 55,430 miles

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

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

brake pipes covered in underseal/ n/s/f wheel inner rim damaged/ dent n/s/r door/

Pass 30 Nov 2009 51,156 miles
Pass 4 Dec 2008 46,256 miles
Fail 4 Dec 2008 46,256 miles

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

o/s rack gaitor cracking / wet at time of test / exhaust corroded / coil springs corroded / rear a/roll bar bushes worn .

Pass 27 Dec 2007 42,349 miles
Pass 28 Dec 2006 38,439 miles

underbody undersealed / wet at time of test

Pass 14 Dec 2005 34,822 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 PCH is a 2001 Proton Wira in Silver with a 1,597cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 69.2%.

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 PCH, 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 PCH registered?

Y228 PCH is a 2001 Proton Wira, first registered on 31 May 2001.

Is Y228 PCH safe to buy?

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