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Y453 XCW

2001 Proton Wira

Green Petrol 1597cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires1 May 2014
Tests9 (8 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate88.9%

Mileage

73,435 mi
Last recorded73,435 miles
Recorded on19 May 2014
Typical for 2001 Proton Wira51,285 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationY453 XCW
MakeProton
ModelWira
Year2001
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,597cc

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MOT History

8 pass 1 fail
Fail 19 May 2014 73,435 miles

Centre Rear Seat belt damaged sufficient to significantly weakened the webbing (5.2.2a)

Centre Rear Seat belt locking mechanism does not secure or release (5.2.5a)

Front registration plate letter/figure missing (6.3.1c)

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

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

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)

Rear Body insecure and dangerous to other road users (6.1.B.1b)

front brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

front brakes release unevenly (3.7.B.4)

Pass 2 May 2013 55,919 miles

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 1 May 2012 44,442 miles

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

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Offside Front front brake grabbing slightly (3.7.A.2b)

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

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 1 Mar 2011 41,775 miles

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 4 Mar 2010 37,499 miles
Pass 24 Feb 2009 34,767 miles

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

front lower panel below radiator corroded

handbrake lever travel - close to reserve limits

Pass 25 Feb 2008 32,632 miles
Pass 1 Mar 2007 29,868 miles
Pass 27 Feb 2006 25,085 miles

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

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.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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Y453 XCW is a 2001 Proton Wira in Green with a 1,597cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 9 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 88.9%.

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 Y453 XCW, 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 XCW registered?

Y453 XCW is a 2001 Proton Wira, first registered on 15 March 2001.

Is Y453 XCW safe to buy?

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