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Y478 TKJ

2001 Proton Wira

Blue Petrol 1468cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires27 May 2015
Tests11 (9 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate81.8%

Mileage

89,130 mi
Last recorded89,130 miles
Recorded on29 Apr 2014
Typical for 2001 Proton Wira51,285 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationY478 TKJ
MakeProton
ModelWira
Year2001
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,468cc

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MOT History

9 pass 2 fail
Pass 29 Apr 2014 89,130 miles
Pass 15 May 2013 83,999 miles
Pass 2 May 2012 77,164 miles
Pass 3 May 2011 70,873 miles
Pass 11 May 2010 62,744 miles

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

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Pass 28 Apr 2009 54,139 miles
Fail 28 Apr 2009 54,139 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Pass 21 May 2008 47,634 miles
Pass 30 Apr 2007 41,946 miles
Fail 30 Apr 2007 41,946 miles

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

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

Pass 17 May 2006 35,950 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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Y478 TKJ 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 81.8%.

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 Y478 TKJ, 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 Y478 TKJ registered?

Y478 TKJ is a 2001 Proton Wira, first registered on 1 June 2001.

Is Y478 TKJ safe to buy?

The MOT history for Y478 TKJ shows 11 tests with a 81.8% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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