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Y489 FEV

2001 Proton Wira

Green Petrol 1468cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires26 May 2014
Tests14 (9 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate64.3%

Mileage

99,199 mi
Last recorded99,199 miles
Recorded on17 Jun 2014
Typical for 2001 Proton Wira51,285 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationY489 FEV
MakeProton
ModelWira
Year2001
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,468cc

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MOT History

9 pass 5 fail
Fail 17 Jun 2014 99,199 miles

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

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

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

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

Nearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b) DANGEROUS

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

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

Pass 15 May 2013 90,276 miles

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

Pass 23 May 2012 84,593 miles

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

windscreen scrached

Fail 23 May 2012 84,593 miles

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

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

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

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

windscreen scrached

Pass 17 May 2011 79,181 miles

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

Pass 24 May 2010 72,739 miles
Fail 24 May 2010 72,739 miles

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

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

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

Pass 27 May 2009 64,519 miles
Pass 19 Jun 2008 57,190 miles
Fail 19 Jun 2008 57,186 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

Pass 18 Jun 2007 46,804 miles
Fail 18 Jun 2007

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

Front passenger door cannot be opened from inside the vehicle (6.2.B.1b)

Front passenger door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle (6.2.B.1b)

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

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

Pass 29 Jun 2006 36,010 miles
Pass 21 Dec 2005 30,874 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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Y489 FEV is a 2001 Proton Wira in Green with a 1,468cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 64.3%.

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 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 Y489 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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What year was Y489 FEV registered?

Y489 FEV is a 2001 Proton Wira, first registered on 5 May 2001.

Is Y489 FEV safe to buy?

The MOT history for Y489 FEV shows 14 tests with a 64.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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