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Y231 TUK

2001 Proton Wira

Blue Petrol 1468cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires12 Apr 2013
Tests9 (7 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate77.8%

Mileage

102,631 mi
Last recorded102,631 miles
Recorded on21 Mar 2012
Typical for 2001 Proton Wira51,285 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationY231 TUK
MakeProton
ModelWira
Year2001
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,468cc

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MOT History

7 pass 2 fail
Pass 21 Mar 2012 102,631 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

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

Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

advise slight side wall damage to n/s/front tyre

Pass 21 Mar 2011 99,043 miles

major oil leak on engine

Pass 31 Mar 2010 93,530 miles
Fail 30 Mar 2010 93,528 miles

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

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

Pass 7 Apr 2009 85,487 miles
Pass 8 Apr 2008 75,749 miles
Pass 3 Apr 2007 66,985 miles
Pass 5 Apr 2006 61,082 miles
Fail 4 Apr 2006 61,082 miles

Emissions not tested (7.0)

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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 TUK is a 2001 Proton Wira in Blue with a 1,468cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 9 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 77.8%.

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 TUK, 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 TUK registered?

Y231 TUK is a 2001 Proton Wira, first registered on 12 April 2001.

Is Y231 TUK safe to buy?

The MOT history for Y231 TUK shows 9 tests with a 77.8% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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