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Y499 LAN

2001 Proton Wira

Blue Petrol 1597cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires24 Apr 2017
Tests16 (11 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate68.8%

Mileage

120,881 mi
Last recorded120,881 miles
Recorded on28 Nov 2017
Typical for 2001 Proton Wira51,285 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationY499 LAN
MakeProton
ModelWira
Year2001
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,597cc

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MOT History

11 pass 5 fail
Fail 28 Nov 2017 120,881 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front Tyre not fitted in accordance with side wall instructions inside facing outside (4.1.D.1f)

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

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

Offside Front Valve stem seriously damaged (4.1.D.1e)

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Tyre not fitted in accordance with side wall instructions tyre rotation is facing backwards (4.1.D.1f)

Offside Rear Valve stem seriously damaged (4.1.D.1e)

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Nearside Front Power steering ram(s) leaking from a failed seal on steering rack (2.3.3b) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front corrosion in front engine mounting behind abs pump where wheel arch meets chasiss rail in engine bay

Nearside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Rear tyre worn on inner edge

Oil leak ()

Pass 25 Apr 2016 114,089 miles

NSF brake binding slightly

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage synthetic bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Rear brake discs rusty

Fail 25 Apr 2016 114,089 miles

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

NSF brake binding slightly

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage synthetic bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Rear brake discs rusty

Pass 18 Mar 2015 111,503 miles

suspenshion bushes perrished underside and steal pipes have surface rust

Fail 16 Mar 2015 111,503 miles

Nearside Rear Trailing arm has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Trailing arm has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

suspenshion bushes perrished underside and steal pipes have surface rust

Pass 18 Mar 2014 104,955 miles

rear flexy hoses perrished oil leak at engine drivers mirror poor

Pass 5 Mar 2013 95,847 miles

some travel on hand brake

Pass 20 Mar 2012 87,139 miles

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

rear exhaust rusty

Pass 7 Mar 2011 73,122 miles
Pass 2 Mar 2010 62,133 miles
Pass 4 Mar 2009 56,246 miles
Fail 3 Mar 2009 56,246 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

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

Pass 18 Mar 2008 48,422 miles
Pass 19 Mar 2007 40,319 miles

nearside rear indicator is becoming pale

nearside rear tyre has five nails stuck in the tread

Pass 24 Mar 2006 33,257 miles
Fail 23 Mar 2006 33,257 miles

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

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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Y499 LAN is a 2001 Proton Wira in Blue with a 1,597cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.8%.

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 Y499 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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Y499 LAN is a 2001 Proton Wira, first registered on 11 April 2001.

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