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Y494 OBE

2001 Proton Wira

Blue Petrol 1299cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires12 May 2017
Tests20 (11 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate55%

Mileage

95,633 mi
Last recorded95,633 miles
Recorded on9 May 2016
Typical for 2001 Proton Wira51,285 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationY494 OBE
MakeProton
ModelWira
Year2001
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,299cc

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MOT History

11 pass 9 fail
Pass 9 May 2016 95,633 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Fail 9 May 2016 95,625 miles

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 Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

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

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

ENGINE OIL NOT REGISTERING ON DIPSTICK AT ALL! Added 1 litre oil to get above minimum

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Pass 13 May 2015 90,212 miles

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Vehicle's internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights

Fail 7 May 2015 90,200 miles

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

Offside Rear Suspension arm insecure (2.4.G.1)

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

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Vehicle's internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights

Pass 14 Apr 2014 82,908 miles

Engine oil on minimum - has bad oil leak

Fail 14 Apr 2014 82,901 miles

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Engine oil on minimum - has bad oil leak

Pass 15 Apr 2013 76,819 miles
Fail 10 Apr 2013 76,792 miles

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

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

Offside Front Tie bar/rod locating pin insecure (2.4.G.3a)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Pass 25 Apr 2012 71,738 miles

Oil leak

Spare tyre defective

bonnet secondary catch partially siezed

front exhaust heat shields insecure & rattling

radiator showing signs of deterioration

Fail 24 Apr 2012 71,738 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage fractured (2.4.G.1)

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

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Oil leak

Spare tyre defective

bonnet secondary catch partially siezed

front exhaust heat shields insecure & rattling

radiator showing signs of deterioration

Pass 27 Apr 2011 67,018 miles

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

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

near side rear tyre low pressure

Fail 21 Apr 2011 67,003 miles

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

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has negligible damping effect (2.7.5)

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

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

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

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

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

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

near side rear tyre low pressure

Pass 21 Apr 2010 61,172 miles

radiator core deteriorating

Fail 14 Apr 2010 61,110 miles

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

Offside Rear Rear wheel bearing has excessive play (2.6.2)

Offside Rear Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.6.1)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Horn not working (1.6.2a) DANGEROUS

o/s front tyre worn down to 2mm tread depth

radiator core deteriorating

Pass 21 Apr 2009 54,459 miles

some play in o/s rear wheel bearing (more when wheel rocked top & bottom than when rocked side to side)

Fail 21 Apr 2009 54,459 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

some play in o/s rear wheel bearing (more when wheel rocked top & bottom than when rocked side to side)

Pass 24 Apr 2008 48,177 miles

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

Pass 26 Feb 2007 41,873 miles
Fail 26 Feb 2007 41,873 miles

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

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

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 3 Mar 2006 34,486 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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Y494 OBE is a 2001 Proton Wira in Blue with a 1,299cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 55%.

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 Y494 OBE, 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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Y494 OBE is a 2001 Proton Wira, first registered on 12 April 2001.

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