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Y241 HEJ

2001 Proton Wira

Red Diesel 1997cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires29 Apr 2014
Tests14 (9 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate64.3%

Mileage

116,122 mi
Last recorded116,122 miles
Recorded on19 Apr 2013
Typical for 2001 Proton Wira51,285 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationY241 HEJ
MakeProton
ModelWira
Year2001
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,997cc

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MOT History

9 pass 5 fail
Pass 19 Apr 2013 116,122 miles
Fail 18 Apr 2013 116,122 miles

Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

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

Pass 30 Apr 2012 108,217 miles

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

Fail 24 Apr 2012 108,217 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

Exhaust emits an excessive level of metered smoke for a turbo charged engine (7.4.B.3b)

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

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

Pass 21 Apr 2011 99,560 miles

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

both front tyres worn on inside edges

both rear steel brake pipes slightly corroded

front to rear steel brake pipes corroding badly

fuel filler pipes corroded

Pass 7 Apr 2010 89,185 miles
Fail 7 Apr 2010 89,185 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 8 Apr 2009 79,461 miles

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

Rear Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

split in o/s front tyre

Pass 30 Apr 2008 69,448 miles
Fail 29 Apr 2008 69,448 miles

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

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

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

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)

Fail 27 Mar 2008 68,818 miles

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

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 27 Mar 2008 68,818 miles
Pass 12 Feb 2007 56,235 miles
Pass 22 Feb 2006 50,036 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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Y241 HEJ is a 2001 Proton Wira in Red with a 1,997cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 64.3%.

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 Y241 HEJ, 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 Y241 HEJ registered?

Y241 HEJ is a 2001 Proton Wira, first registered on 1 March 2001.

Is Y241 HEJ safe to buy?

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