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Y253 VKH

2001 Proton Wira

White Petrol 1299cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires8 Jun 2017
Tests17 (11 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate64.7%

Mileage

71,684 mi
Last recorded71,684 miles
Recorded on5 Jun 2017
Typical for 2001 Proton Wira51,285 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationY253 VKH
MakeProton
ModelWira
Year2001
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,299cc

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MOT History

11 pass 6 fail
Fail 5 Jun 2017 71,684 miles

Nearside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded outer and sill back and floor (5.2.6)

Nearside Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded outer sill (2.4.A.3)

Offside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded outer sill sill back and floor (5.2.6)

Offside Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded outer sill (2.4.A.3)

Pass 9 Jun 2016 69,364 miles
Fail 3 Jun 2016 69,383 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content at idle excessive (7.3.D.4)

Exhaust emissions hydrocarbon content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

Pass 5 Jun 2015 66,551 miles
Fail 4 Jun 2015 66,550 miles

Nearside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

Pass 4 Jun 2014 63,335 miles
Fail 13 May 2014 62,726 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

Exhaust emissions hydrocarbon content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

Pass 5 Jun 2013 60,086 miles

corrosion on the front lower suspension arms.

Fail 29 May 2013 60,086 miles

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

corrosion on frontlower suspension arms

Pass 11 Jul 2012 59,099 miles

brake pipes undersealed and greased

Pass 29 Jun 2011 56,565 miles

brake pipes undersealed

Pass 30 Jun 2010 54,614 miles
Pass 2 Jul 2009 52,115 miles

slight corrosion on brake pipes

Pass 2 Jul 2008 49,154 miles
Fail 2 Jul 2008 49,154 miles

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

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

Pass 4 Jul 2007 46,154 miles
Pass 5 Jul 2006 38,423 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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Y253 VKH is a 2001 Proton Wira in White with a 1,299cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 64.7%.

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 Y253 VKH, 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 Y253 VKH registered?

Y253 VKH is a 2001 Proton Wira, first registered on 21 May 2001.

Is Y253 VKH safe to buy?

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