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V217 DCT

2000 Proton Wira

Silver Petrol 1597cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires12 May 2015
Tests16 (9 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate56.3%

Mileage

84,482 mi
Last recorded84,482 miles
Recorded on13 May 2014
Typical for 2000 Proton Wira55,806 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationV217 DCT
MakeProton
ModelWira
Year2000
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,597cc

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MOT History

9 pass 7 fail
Pass 13 May 2014 84,482 miles

rear discs heavily corroded

slight corrosion to inner sill/floor areas

Fail 1 May 2014 84,482 miles

Centre Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

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

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

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

exhaust corroded

rear discs heavily corroded

slight corrosion to inner sill/floor areas

Pass 10 Jul 2012 81,350 miles

Front Anti-roll bar linkage rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Fail 9 Jul 2012 81,350 miles

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

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

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

Front Anti-roll bar linkage rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Rear discs corroded

Pass 27 May 2011 72,441 miles

engine oil leak

exhaust corroded

front and rear coil springs corroded

front and rear suspeension components corroded

front and rear suspension bushes age cracking

headlight aims on upper limits

n/s/r disc discoulered and slightly binding

o/s/r light lens taped

stone chips in windscreen

Fail 27 May 2011 72,441 miles

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

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

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

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

engine oil leak

exhaust corroded

front and rear coil springs corroded

front and rear suspeension components corroded

front and rear suspension bushes age cracking

headlight aims on upper limits

n/s/r disc discoulered and slightly binding

o/s/r light lens taped

stone chips in windscreen

Pass 28 May 2010 62,754 miles
Fail 27 May 2010 62,754 miles

Fuel tank leaking (7.2.3)

Nearside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

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

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

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

Pass 9 Jun 2009 52,401 miles

Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

unable to fully inspect brake pipes due to coating of underseal

Fail 9 Jun 2009 52,401 miles

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

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

Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

unable to fully inspect brake pipes due to coating of underseal

Pass 13 Jun 2008 43,084 miles
Fail 13 Jun 2008 43,084 miles

Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Rear Direction indicators incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Pass 9 Jan 2008 41,662 miles
Fail 8 Jan 2008 41,658 miles

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Nearside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

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

Battery insecure

Pass 9 Jan 2007 36,810 miles
Pass 12 Jan 2006 32,815 miles

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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V217 DCT is a 2000 Proton Wira in Silver with a 1,597cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 56.3%.

Across all 2000 Proton Wira models, the average MOT pass rate is 67.2% with a typical mileage of 55,806 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 fails its MOT is steering rack gaiter split, accounting for 5,753 recorded failures. If you're considering buying V217 DCT, 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 26 years old, this Proton Wira is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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V217 DCT is a 2000 Proton Wira, first registered on 11 February 2000.

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