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Y679 HEU

2001 Proton Wira Lux

Grey Petrol 1597cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires30 Oct 2008
Tests5 (2 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate40%

Mileage

107,204 mi
Last recorded107,204 miles
Recorded on24 Oct 2007
Typical for 2001 Proton Wira Lux54,787 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationY679 HEU
MakeProton
ModelWira Lux
Year2001
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,597cc
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MOT History

2 pass 3 fail
Pass 24 Oct 2007 107,204 miles

Front brake disc slightly scored (3.5.1h)

Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Fail 15 Oct 2007 107,203 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content at idle excessive (7.3.D.4)

Exhaust emissions hydrocarbon content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

Front Windscreen wiper blade insecure (8.2.2)

Nearside Front Headlamp not in good working order adversely affecting beam image (1.2.4a)

Nearside Front Tie bar/rod rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Front Tie bar/rod rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Torque/reaction arm has a deteriorated rubber bush resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

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

Rear Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Front brake disc slightly scored (3.5.1h)

Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Pass 31 Oct 2006 84,321 miles
Fail 30 Oct 2006 84,251 miles

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

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

Fail 26 Oct 2006 83,678 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content at idle excessive (7.3.D.4)

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

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

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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Y679 HEU is a 2001 Proton Wira Lux in Grey with a 1,597cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 5 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 40%.

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 Y679 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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What year was Y679 HEU registered?

Y679 HEU is a 2001 Proton Wira Lux, first registered on 8 May 2001.

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