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Y249 RDD

2001 Proton Wira

Blue Petrol 1468cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires22 Apr 2017
Tests15 (11 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate73.3%

Mileage

74,156 mi
Last recorded74,156 miles
Recorded on15 Apr 2016
Typical for 2001 Proton Wira51,285 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationY249 RDD
MakeProton
ModelWira
Year2001
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,468cc

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MOT History

11 pass 4 fail
Pass 15 Apr 2016 74,156 miles

Brake pipe slightly corroded to nearside rear hose (3.6.B.2c)

Brake pipe slightly corroded to offside rear hose (3.6.B.2c)

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

slight noise from nearside rear wheel bearing

Pass 7 Apr 2015 69,229 miles
Pass 23 Apr 2014 65,059 miles

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

cut on nearside rear tyre side wall

nearside rear wheel bearing slight rough

Fail 23 Apr 2014 65,059 miles

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

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

cut on nearside rear tyre side wall

nearside rear wheel bearing slight rough

Pass 23 Apr 2013 61,533 miles

Offside front brake juddering slightly (3.7.A.2b)

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

slight noise from offside rear wheel bearing

Fail 15 Apr 2013 61,527 miles

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

Offside front brake juddering slightly (3.7.A.2b)

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

slight noise from offside rear wheel bearing

Pass 13 Apr 2012 57,300 miles

rear tyres worn on inner edges, cracking and perishing

Pass 6 Apr 2011 51,731 miles

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

Rear tyres wearing thin on inner edges

Pass 25 Mar 2010 44,393 miles
Fail 25 Mar 2010 44,393 miles

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

Front brake pads getting worn

Pass 16 Apr 2009 38,675 miles
Fail 12 Jun 2008 36,272 miles

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Pass 12 Jun 2008 36,272 miles
Pass 15 Dec 2006 33,097 miles
Pass 19 Dec 2005 29,500 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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Y249 RDD is a 2001 Proton Wira in Blue with a 1,468cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.3%.

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 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 Y249 RDD, 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 Y249 RDD registered?

Y249 RDD is a 2001 Proton Wira, first registered on 17 July 2001.

Is Y249 RDD safe to buy?

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