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W226 VGJ

2000 Proton Wira

Blue Petrol 1468cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires24 May 2013
Tests12 (7 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate58.3%

Mileage

95,713 mi
Last recorded95,713 miles
Recorded on24 May 2012
Typical for 2000 Proton Wira55,806 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationW226 VGJ
MakeProton
ModelWira
Year2000
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,468cc

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MOT History

7 pass 5 fail
Pass 24 May 2012 95,713 miles
Pass 24 May 2011 91,757 miles
Pass 25 May 2010 87,654 miles
Fail 25 May 2010 87,654 miles

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

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Battery insecure

Nail in offside rear tyre

off-side front tyre starting to split

Fail 28 Apr 2009 82,582 miles

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

Pass 28 Apr 2009 82,582 miles
Pass 16 Apr 2008 78,086 miles
Fail 16 Apr 2008 78,086 miles

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

Fail 12 Mar 2007 72,745 miles

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

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

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

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Pass 12 Mar 2007 72,745 miles
Pass 7 Mar 2006 62,661 miles
Fail 7 Mar 2006 62,661 miles

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

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

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

front brakes under half worn

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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W226 VGJ is a 2000 Proton Wira in Blue with a 1,468cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 58.3%.

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 W226 VGJ, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was W226 VGJ registered?

W226 VGJ is a 2000 Proton Wira, first registered on 28 March 2000.

Is W226 VGJ safe to buy?

The MOT history for W226 VGJ shows 12 tests with a 58.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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