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Y232 OCT

2001 Proton Wira

Silver Petrol 1597cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires22 Jun 2011
Tests10 (6 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

74,560 mi
Last recorded74,560 miles
Recorded on15 Jun 2010
Typical for 2001 Proton Wira51,285 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationY232 OCT
MakeProton
ModelWira
Year2001
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,597cc

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MOT History

6 pass 4 fail
Pass 15 Jun 2010 74,560 miles

Nearside Front 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 23 Jun 2009 72,415 miles
Fail 23 Jun 2009 72,405 miles

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Nearside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

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

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

Offside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

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

Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

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

unable to open boot so checked through back seats , o/s/f tyre wearing on inner edge.

Pass 7 Aug 2008 67,028 miles

nearside rear parking brake your vehicle has onley just met the reguired park efficiency it would apper that the braking system reguires repair

Fail 5 Aug 2008 67,023 miles

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

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

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

Pass 10 Aug 2007 58,025 miles
Fail 9 Aug 2007 58,023 miles

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

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

Fail 19 Feb 2007 53,857 miles

Nearside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Pass 19 Feb 2007 53,857 miles
Pass 24 Feb 2006 43,499 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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Y232 OCT is a 2001 Proton Wira in Silver with a 1,597cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60%.

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 Y232 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 Y232 OCT registered?

Y232 OCT is a 2001 Proton Wira, first registered on 1 March 2001.

Is Y232 OCT safe to buy?

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