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V520 ESG

2000 Proton Wira

Blue Petrol 1468cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires24 Feb 2011
Tests10 (5 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate50%

Mileage

66,457 mi
Last recorded66,457 miles
Recorded on25 Feb 2010
Typical for 2000 Proton Wira55,806 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationV520 ESG
MakeProton
ModelWira
Year2000
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,468cc

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MOT History

5 pass 5 fail
Pass 25 Feb 2010 66,457 miles

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

Oil leak

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

Fail 19 Feb 2010 66,445 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Oil leak

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

Pass 20 Feb 2009 65,190 miles

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

both rear light clusters cracked

Fail 20 Feb 2009 65,190 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Nearside Headlamp insecure (1.7.3)

Offside Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Brake pipe leaking (3.6.A.1)

Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

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

both rear light clusters cracked

Pass 21 Feb 2008 63,938 miles

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

nearside rear light cluster cracked

offside rear light cluster cracked

Fail 21 Feb 2008 63,938 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

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

nearside rear light cluster cracked

offside rear light cluster cracked

Pass 22 Feb 2007 63,121 miles

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

Fail 22 Feb 2007 63,121 miles

Nearside Rear Coil spring not correctly located (2.4.C.2)

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

Nearside Track rod end loose (2.2.B.1d) DANGEROUS

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

both front tyres cut on outer sidewall

Pass 22 Feb 2006 60,191 miles
Fail 21 Feb 2006 60,191 miles

Nearside Rear Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

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

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

Offside Rear Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

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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V520 ESG is a 2000 Proton Wira in Blue with a 1,468cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 50%.

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 V520 ESG, 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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V520 ESG is a 2000 Proton Wira, first registered on 10 February 2000.

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