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Y482 LAN

2001 Proton Wira

Blue Petrol 1468cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires11 Feb 2013
Tests12 (8 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

77,525 mi
Last recorded77,525 miles
Recorded on12 Jan 2012
Typical for 2001 Proton Wira51,285 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationY482 LAN
MakeProton
ModelWira
Year2001
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,468cc

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MOT History

8 pass 4 fail
Pass 12 Jan 2012 77,525 miles

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

Pass 28 Jan 2011 74,374 miles
Pass 2 Feb 2010 71,821 miles
Fail 2 Feb 2010 71,821 miles

Nearside Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Pass 12 Feb 2009 70,386 miles
Fail 11 Feb 2009 70,384 miles

Nearside Rear 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)

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

Pass 9 May 2008 68,051 miles
Fail 9 May 2008 68,051 miles

Centre Front registration plate character(s) likely to be misread (6.3.4b)

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

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 11 May 2007 63,696 miles

wear in offside rear lower arm tie bar mounting bush

Pass 19 May 2006 59,630 miles
Pass 20 Feb 2006 58,744 miles
Fail 20 Feb 2006 58,744 miles

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

front no. plate cracked

slight exhaust blow from manifold area

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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Y482 LAN is a 2001 Proton Wira in Blue with a 1,468cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 Y482 LAN, 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 Y482 LAN registered?

Y482 LAN is a 2001 Proton Wira, first registered on 1 March 2001.

Is Y482 LAN safe to buy?

The MOT history for Y482 LAN shows 12 tests with a 66.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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