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Y987 UOG

2001 Proton Wira Lux

Silver Petrol 1597cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires27 Mar 2009
Tests6 (3 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate50%

Mileage

48,163 mi
Last recorded48,163 miles
Recorded on28 Mar 2008
Typical for 2001 Proton Wira Lux54,787 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationY987 UOG
MakeProton
ModelWira Lux
Year2001
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,597cc

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MOT History

3 pass 3 fail
Pass 28 Mar 2008 48,163 miles
Fail 25 Mar 2008 48,163 miles

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

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

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

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

Pass 19 Feb 2007 38,029 miles
Fail 14 Feb 2007 38,029 miles

Nearside Front Tyre not fitted in accordance with side wall instructions (4.1.D.1f)

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

Offside Front Tyre not fitted in accordance with side wall instructions (4.1.D.1f)

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

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

Pass 21 Feb 2006 34,633 miles
Fail 16 Feb 2006 34,592 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 Headlamp aim too low when the centre of the headlamp is below 850mm from the ground (1.6.B2)

Offside Headlamp aim too low when the centre of the headlamp is below 850mm from the ground (1.6.B2)

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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Y987 UOG is a 2001 Proton Wira Lux in Silver with a 1,597cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 6 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 Y987 UOG, 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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Y987 UOG is a 2001 Proton Wira Lux, first registered on 1 March 2001.

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