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Y473 FEV

2001 Proton Wira

Blue Petrol 1468cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires12 Aug 2013
Tests11 (6 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate54.5%

Mileage

97,850 mi
Last recorded97,850 miles
Recorded on19 Sep 2013
Typical for 2001 Proton Wira51,285 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationY473 FEV
MakeProton
ModelWira
Year2001
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,468cc

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MOT History

6 pass 5 fail
Fail 19 Sep 2013 97,850 miles

Battery insecure (1.9.1)

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

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

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

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

Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

Pass 13 Aug 2012 92,297 miles
Fail 10 Aug 2012 92,297 miles

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

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

Nearside Rear position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

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

Pass 19 Jul 2011 86,990 miles
Fail 19 Jul 2011 86,990 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Pass 12 Aug 2009 84,725 miles

Both front brakes slightly binding

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

Front Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Nearside door mirror damaged

Rear Bumper damaged

Pass 15 Aug 2008 67,265 miles

O/S/F &N/S/R Tyre pressures were very low. O/S/R indicator lense cracked.

Rear Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Fail 15 Aug 2008 67,265 miles

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

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

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

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

O/S/R Indicator lense cracked. O/S/F & N/S/R Tyre pressures were very low. One N/S/R Sidelight bulb inoperative.

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

Rear Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Fail 24 Aug 2007 60,840 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Rear position lamp(s) not in a clean condition but function not impaired (1.1.4a)

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Pass 24 Aug 2007 60,840 miles

Offside Rear position lamp(s) not in a clean condition but function not impaired (1.1.4a)

Pass 24 Aug 2006 56,471 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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Y473 FEV is a 2001 Proton Wira in Blue with a 1,468cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 54.5%.

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 Y473 FEV, 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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Y473 FEV is a 2001 Proton Wira, first registered on 2 April 2001.

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