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Y729 GOU

2001 Proton Wira

Grey Petrol 1597cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires9 Mar 2013
Tests10 (7 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate70%

Mileage

101,075 mi
Last recorded101,075 miles
Recorded on5 Mar 2012
Typical for 2001 Proton Wira51,285 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationY729 GOU
MakeProton
ModelWira
Year2001
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,597cc
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MOT History

7 pass 3 fail
Pass 5 Mar 2012 101,075 miles

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside floor to sill joint corroding

Offside rear tyre worn on inner edge

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

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

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Pass 10 Mar 2011 89,533 miles

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

Pass 31 Mar 2010 79,073 miles

Air bag warning light flashing

Offside front fog light cracked

Repair made to offside headlight mount

Fail 25 Mar 2010 78,903 miles

Windscreen has damage to the swept area in excess of a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Air bag warning light flashing

Offside front fog light cracked

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

Repair made to offside headlight mount

Pass 9 Apr 2009 71,100 miles

light lens cracked and taped off side rear.

Fail 9 Apr 2009 71,096 miles

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

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

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

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

light lens cracked and taped off side rear.

Pass 3 Apr 2008 63,318 miles
Pass 4 Apr 2007 56,135 miles
Pass 12 Apr 2006 49,161 miles
Fail 3 Apr 2006 48,264 miles

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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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Y729 GOU is a 2001 Proton Wira in Grey with a 1,597cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70%.

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 Y729 GOU, 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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Y729 GOU is a 2001 Proton Wira, first registered on 1 May 2001.

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