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Y945 HEU

2001 Proton Wira Lux

Grey Petrol 1834cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires14 Jun 2007
Tests5 (2 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate40%

Mileage

117,161 mi
Last recorded117,161 miles
Recorded on4 Dec 2007
Typical for 2001 Proton Wira Lux54,787 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationY945 HEU
MakeProton
ModelWira Lux
Year2001
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,834cc
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MOT History

2 pass 3 fail
Fail 4 Dec 2007 117,161 miles

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

Emissions not tested (7.0)

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Fuel cap/sealing device mounting flange/sealing method defective (7.2.4c)

Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

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

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

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

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

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

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f) DANGEROUS

front brake pads low

n/s/f and o/s/f tyres cuts outer sidewalls

slight play n/s/r a/r/b link

Fail 28 Nov 2007 117,104 miles

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

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

Emissions not tested (7.0)

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Exhaust has part of the system excessively deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Nearside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

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

Offside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

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

Offside Headlamp aim aimed so that it dazzles other road users (1.8.A.1a)

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

Oil leak

Rear Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Pass 25 May 2006 106,094 miles
Fail 18 May 2006 106,015 miles

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

Nearside Windscreen wiper blade deteriorated (8.2.2)

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

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

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

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

Offside Rear rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Offside Rear rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

rear brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

Offside Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Offside wiper blade split

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

oil leak

steering joint dust cover split/missing

Pass 15 Jun 2005 72,909 miles

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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Y945 HEU is a 2001 Proton Wira Lux in Grey with a 1,834cc 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 Y945 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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Y945 HEU is a 2001 Proton Wira Lux, first registered on 27 March 2001.

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