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Y479 ETN

2001 Proton Wira

Blue Petrol 1468cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires1 Dec 2017
Tests15 (11 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate73.3%

Mileage

57,759 mi
Last recorded57,759 miles
Recorded on2 Nov 2017
Typical for 2001 Proton Wira51,285 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationY479 ETN
MakeProton
ModelWira
Year2001
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,468cc

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MOT History

11 pass 4 fail
Fail 2 Nov 2017 57,759 miles

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

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

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Front coil spring corroded both (2.4.C.1b)

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

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

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

Oil leak engine oil leak ()

Rear bumper loose on n/s

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

exhaust front flexi deteriorated

Pass 21 Nov 2016 56,635 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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

Offside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

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

Oil leak engine ()

Rear bumper loose on n/s/r

clutch fluid low

Pass 17 Nov 2015 54,999 miles

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

Nearside Rear bumper insecure

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

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

Fail 11 Nov 2015 54,977 miles

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

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

Nearside Rear bumper insecure

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

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

Pass 18 Nov 2014 53,200 miles

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

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

engine oil leak

front exhaust flexi deteriorated

Pass 20 Nov 2013 51,644 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage 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)

slight engine oil leak from cam cover

Pass 19 Nov 2012 49,807 miles

no reverse light

Pass 16 Nov 2011 47,448 miles

both rear tyres stepped

o/s/r tyre has splits on the inner sidewall but not deep enough to reach the cords

Pass 18 Nov 2010 44,578 miles
Fail 18 Nov 2010 44,578 miles

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

Pass 11 Nov 2009 41,418 miles
Pass 14 Nov 2008 38,860 miles
Fail 14 Nov 2008 38,860 miles

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 5 Nov 2007 36,167 miles
Pass 13 Nov 2006 33,221 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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Y479 ETN is a 2001 Proton Wira in Blue with a 1,468cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.3%.

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 Y479 ETN, 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 Y479 ETN registered?

Y479 ETN is a 2001 Proton Wira, first registered on 2 March 2001.

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