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Y453 HHT

2001 Proton Wira

Blue Petrol 1468cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires1 Mar 2013
Tests13 (8 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate61.5%

Mileage

79,372 mi
Last recorded79,372 miles
Recorded on14 Feb 2012
Typical for 2001 Proton Wira51,285 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationY453 HHT
MakeProton
ModelWira
Year2001
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,468cc

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MOT History

8 pass 5 fail
Pass 14 Feb 2012 79,372 miles

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

Fail 14 Feb 2012 79,368 miles

Nearside Front Tyre not fitted in accordance with side wall instructions (4.1.D.1f)

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Obligatory mirror seriously damaged, affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

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

Pass 1 Mar 2011 75,286 miles
Pass 2 Feb 2010 70,664 miles
Fail 1 Feb 2010 70,664 miles

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

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

Pass 29 Jan 2009 59,634 miles

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

Oil leak

Fail 22 Jan 2009 59,520 miles

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

Nearside Front brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Nearside Rear Tie bar/rod has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Front brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Rear Tie bar/rod has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g) DANGEROUS

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

Oil leak

Pass 30 Jan 2008 47,720 miles
Pass 25 May 2007 47,693 miles
Pass 29 Jun 2006 40,596 miles
Fail 28 Jun 2006 40,596 miles

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

Pass 1 Jul 2005 31,737 miles
Fail 30 Jun 2005 31,737 miles

Nearside Front Front wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.5.A.2)

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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Y453 HHT is a 2001 Proton Wira in Blue with a 1,468cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 61.5%.

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 Y453 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 Y453 HHT registered?

Y453 HHT is a 2001 Proton Wira, first registered on 3 July 2001.

Is Y453 HHT safe to buy?

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