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Y532 BWN

2001 Proton Wira

White Petrol 1597cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires29 Aug 2017
Tests17 (11 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate64.7%

Mileage

63,658 mi
Last recorded63,658 miles
Recorded on23 Aug 2016
Typical for 2001 Proton Wira51,285 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationY532 BWN
MakeProton
ModelWira
Year2001
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,597cc

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MOT History

11 pass 6 fail
Pass 23 Aug 2016 63,658 miles

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

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive inner wing (2.4.A.3)

Offside Front tyre wearing edge

Fail 11 Aug 2016 63,511 miles

Offside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded floor (5.2.6)

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded floor (5.2.6)

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

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive inner wing (2.4.A.3)

Offside Front tyre wearing edge

Pass 30 Jul 2015 60,440 miles

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive inner wing (2.4.A.3)

Offside Front tyre cut,not deep enough to reach ply or cords.

Offside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive floor (5.2.6)

Pass 19 Aug 2014 56,997 miles

O/s/f tyre cut,not deep enough to reach ply or cords.

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Wiper blades detteriating,still clearing screen.

Pass 6 Aug 2013 51,405 miles

exhaust rear mounting fouls anti roll bar slightly (when jacked)

removed loose steering wheel sleeve / cover

slight cut nsf tyre inner tread block

wipers split (but clearing adequately)

Fail 6 Aug 2013 51,405 miles

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Offside Headlamp aim too high and too far to the right. (1.8)

exhaust rear mounting fouls anti roll bar slightly (when jacked)

removed loose steering wheel sleeve / cover

slight cut nsf tyre inner tread block

wipers split (but clearing adequately)

Pass 22 Aug 2012 48,484 miles

Both rear tyres showing signs of detteriation.

Fail 21 Aug 2012 48,494 miles

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

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

Both rear tyres showing signs of detteriation.

Pass 30 Aug 2011 43,792 miles

n/s mmirror craked

Fail 19 Aug 2011 43,789 miles

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

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

n/s mmirror craked

Pass 25 Aug 2010 40,128 miles
Pass 16 Apr 2009 35,993 miles
Pass 21 Apr 2008 31,110 miles
Fail 21 Apr 2008 31,098 miles

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 23 Apr 2007 26,688 miles
Fail 19 Apr 2007 26,688 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 19 Apr 2006 21,917 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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Y532 BWN is a 2001 Proton Wira in White with a 1,597cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 64.7%.

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 Y532 BWN, 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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Y532 BWN is a 2001 Proton Wira, first registered on 21 May 2001.

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