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Y261 HHT

2001 Proton Wira

Blue Petrol 1597cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires13 Oct 2015
Tests14 (10 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

78,433 mi
Last recorded78,433 miles
Recorded on14 Oct 2014
Typical for 2001 Proton Wira51,285 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationY261 HHT
MakeProton
ModelWira
Year2001
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,597cc

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MOT History

10 pass 4 fail
Fail 14 Oct 2014 78,433 miles

Bonnet retaining device ineffective (8.4.2)

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Nearside Rear Tie bar/rod rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Rear Tie bar/rod rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Pass 14 Oct 2014 78,433 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Nearside Rear Tie bar/rod rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Rear Tie bar/rod rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Pass 25 Jun 2013 67,934 miles

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

Offside Front Obligatory mirror damaged, but not seriously affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

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

Fail 21 Jun 2013 67,754 miles

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

Offside Front Obligatory mirror damaged, but not seriously affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

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

Pass 15 Jun 2012 58,638 miles

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

Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Pass 24 Jun 2011 52,548 miles
Pass 14 Jun 2010 49,202 miles

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

nearside rear tyre cracking on side wall

Fail 14 Jun 2010 49,195 miles

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

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

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

nearside rear tyre cracking on side wall

Pass 1 Jul 2009 40,485 miles

centre exhaust holed

n/s indicator lamp broken

n/s/r tyre tread low

Fail 23 Sep 2008 36,782 miles

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 23 Sep 2008 36,782 miles
Pass 28 Sep 2007 31,669 miles
Pass 21 Sep 2006 26,650 miles
Pass 3 Oct 2005 21,498 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)

Offside Rear wheel bearing (2.6.1)

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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Y261 HHT is a 2001 Proton Wira in Blue with a 1,597cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71.4%.

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 Y261 HHT, 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 Y261 HHT registered?

Y261 HHT is a 2001 Proton Wira, first registered on 28 May 2001.

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