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Y231 OCT

2001 Proton Wira

Green Petrol 1597cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires15 Jun 2016
Tests14 (11 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate78.6%

Mileage

53,093 mi
Last recorded53,093 miles
Recorded on6 Jun 2015
Typical for 2001 Proton Wira51,285 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationY231 OCT
MakeProton
ModelWira
Year2001
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,597cc

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MOT History

11 pass 3 fail
Pass 6 Jun 2015 53,093 miles
Fail 6 Jun 2015 53,093 miles

Offside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Nearside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Pass 16 Jun 2014 48,934 miles

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

Pass 8 Jun 2013 45,824 miles
Pass 15 May 2012 43,725 miles

hand brake travel high

o/s/r brake binding slightly

Pass 9 May 2011 42,328 miles
Pass 19 May 2010 40,977 miles
Pass 20 May 2009 39,209 miles
Pass 5 Jun 2008 36,930 miles
Pass 15 May 2007 34,159 miles
Fail 14 May 2007 34,159 miles

Nearside rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)

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

Pass 6 Jun 2006 32,046 miles
Fail 5 Jun 2006 32,046 miles

Front registration plate obscured (6.3.1d)

Nearside Rear Parking brake is not capable of being maintained in operation by direct mechanical action only (3.1.2)

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

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

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

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

Pass 9 Nov 2005 30,376 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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Y231 OCT is a 2001 Proton Wira in Green with a 1,597cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 78.6%.

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 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 Y231 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 Y231 OCT registered?

Y231 OCT is a 2001 Proton Wira, first registered on 14 March 2001.

Is Y231 OCT safe to buy?

The MOT history for Y231 OCT shows 14 tests with a 78.6% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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