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Y968 HEU

2001 Proton Wira Lxi

White Petrol 1468cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires1 Mar 2010
Tests12 (7 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate58.3%

Mileage

96,654 mi
Last recorded96,654 miles
Recorded on2 Mar 2009
Typical for 2001 Proton Wira Lxi63,345 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationY968 HEU
MakeProton
ModelWira Lxi
Year2001
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,468cc

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MOT History

7 pass 5 fail
Pass 2 Mar 2009 96,654 miles
Fail 19 Feb 2009 95,090 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

Nearside Front Macpherson strut has excessive movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)

Offside Front Macpherson strut has excessive movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

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

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

Pass 15 Sep 2008 80,549 miles
Fail 11 Sep 2008 80,508 miles

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

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 7 Dec 2007 61,455 miles
Fail 27 Nov 2007 61,455 miles

Offside Front Driver's door cannot be opened from inside the vehicle (6.2.B.1b)

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

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Pass 31 May 2007 41,873 miles
Fail 25 May 2007 41,873 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

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

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

Pass 21 Sep 2006 30,443 miles
Pass 19 Aug 2006 30,023 miles

n/s/f tyre 1.6mm

Pass 10 Nov 2005 28,622 miles
Fail 31 Oct 2005 28,388 miles

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

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

Rear registration plate missing (6.3.1a)

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

How Reliable is the Proton Wira Lxi?

Based on 1,499 MOT tests across 328 vehicles.

67.1%
Pass Rate
8,182
Miles/Year
26
Year Lifespan
328
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Steering rack gaiter split 189
Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 142
Stop lamp not working 69
Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively 69
Parking brake: efficiency below requirements 69
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Y968 HEU is a 2001 Proton Wira Lxi in White with a 1,468cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 58.3%.

Across all 2001 Proton Wira Lxi models, the average MOT pass rate is 62.7% with a typical mileage of 63,345 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 Lxi fails its MOT is steering rack gaiter split, accounting for 189 recorded failures. If you're considering buying Y968 HEU, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Proton Wira Lxi typically stays on UK roads for around 26 years. At 25 years old, this Proton Wira Lxi is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was Y968 HEU registered?

Y968 HEU is a 2001 Proton Wira Lxi, first registered on 27 March 2001.

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