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Y649 HEU

2001 Proton Wira Lux

Silver Petrol 1834cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires22 Oct 2009
Tests10 (5 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate50%

Mileage

103,628 mi
Last recorded103,628 miles
Recorded on16 Oct 2008
Typical for 2001 Proton Wira Lux54,787 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationY649 HEU
MakeProton
ModelWira Lux
Year2001
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,834cc
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MOT History

5 pass 5 fail
Pass 16 Oct 2008 103,628 miles
Fail 8 Oct 2008 103,591 miles

Brake pedal anti-slip provision missing (3.3.A.1b)

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

Nearside Front Tyre(s) incorrect because different size tyres are fitted on the same axle. (4.1.A.1a)

Nearside Rear Tie bar/rod has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Direction indicator incomplete (1.5.A1b)

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

Offside Rear Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Offside Rear Tie bar/rod has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

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

Centre Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b) DANGEROUS

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

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b) DANGEROUS

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

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b) DANGEROUS

Pass 14 Apr 2008 84,171 miles

Nail in offside rear tyre

battery inscure

o/side front indicator lamp damaged

Fail 4 Apr 2008 83,390 miles

Brake pedal anti-slip provision missing (3.3.A.1b)

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

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

Offside Front Direction indicator incomplete (1.5.A1b)

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

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Nail in offside rear tyre

battery inscure

stop light switch faulty

Pass 23 Oct 2007 63,513 miles
Fail 19 Oct 2007 63,197 miles

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

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

Offside Rear Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

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

Pass 19 Apr 2007 50,650 miles

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

Fail 12 Apr 2007 50,512 miles

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

Nearside Rear position lamp(s) excessively damaged so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

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

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

Battery insecure

Cuts in both front tyre sidewalls

Nail in nearside rear tyre

Nail in offside rear tyre

Nearside rear handbrake does not lock

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

Offside front & nearside rear tyres are cracking

Pass 24 Apr 2006 45,587 miles

battery insecure

Fail 21 Apr 2006 45,579 miles

Centre Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

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

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

battery insecure

How Reliable is the Proton Wira Lux?

Based on 577 MOT tests across 124 vehicles.

64.8%
Pass Rate
9,132
Miles/Year
25
Year Lifespan
124
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 58
Steering rack gaiter split 57
Parking brake: efficiency below requirements 48
parking brake recording little or no effort 42
position lamp(s) not working 33
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Y649 HEU is a 2001 Proton Wira Lux in Silver with a 1,834cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 50%.

Across all 2001 Proton Wira Lux models, the average MOT pass rate is 64.2% with a typical mileage of 54,787 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 Lux fails its MOT is tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm, accounting for 58 recorded failures. If you're considering buying Y649 HEU, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Proton Wira Lux typically stays on UK roads for around 25 years. At 25 years old, this Proton Wira Lux is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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Y649 HEU is a 2001 Proton Wira Lux, first registered on 25 April 2001.

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