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Y499 RVV

2001 Proton Wira

Purple Petrol 1597cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires5 Mar 2013
Tests9 (7 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate77.8%

Mileage

55,022 mi
Last recorded55,022 miles
Recorded on6 Mar 2012
Typical for 2001 Proton Wira51,285 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationY499 RVV
MakeProton
ModelWira
Year2001
ColourPurple
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,597cc

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MOT History

7 pass 2 fail
Pass 6 Mar 2012 55,022 miles
Pass 3 Mar 2011 47,035 miles
Fail 2 Mar 2011 47,032 miles

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

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

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

Pass 4 Mar 2010 41,199 miles
Pass 25 Feb 2009 36,822 miles
Pass 5 Mar 2008 34,059 miles
Pass 6 Mar 2007 29,871 miles

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

Fail 1 Mar 2007 29,835 miles

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

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

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

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

both front tyres bald on inner edge DANGEROUS

Pass 1 Mar 2006 24,519 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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Y499 RVV is a 2001 Proton Wira in Purple with a 1,597cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 9 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 77.8%.

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 RVV, 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 Y499 RVV registered?

Y499 RVV is a 2001 Proton Wira, first registered on 2 March 2001.

Is Y499 RVV safe to buy?

The MOT history for Y499 RVV shows 9 tests with a 77.8% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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