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W978 GSS

2000 Proton Wira Lxi

Blue Petrol 1597cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires19 Aug 2009
Tests9 (4 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate44.4%

Mileage

60,002 mi
Last recorded60,002 miles
Recorded on20 Aug 2008
Typical for 2000 Proton Wira Lxi60,272 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationW978 GSS
MakeProton
ModelWira Lxi
Year2000
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,597cc

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MOT History

4 pass 5 fail
Pass 20 Aug 2008 60,002 miles
Fail 20 Aug 2008 60,002 miles

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

Fail 23 Jun 2008 59,930 miles

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage rubber mounting deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Pass 5 Jul 2007 55,276 miles
Fail 22 Jun 2007 55,229 miles

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

Nearside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

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

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

Offside Rear brake disc excessively scored (3.5.1h)

front brake juddering slightly (3.7.A.2b)

radiator corroding

Pass 19 Jun 2006 41,076 miles
Fail 29 May 2006 41,061 miles

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

Nearside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Pass 16 Jun 2005 33,845 miles
Fail 15 Jun 2005 33,845 miles

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

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

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

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

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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W978 GSS is a 2000 Proton Wira Lxi in Blue with a 1,597cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 9 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 44.4%.

Across all 2000 Proton Wira Lxi models, the average MOT pass rate is 65.8% with a typical mileage of 60,272 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 W978 GSS, 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 26 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 W978 GSS registered?

W978 GSS is a 2000 Proton Wira Lxi, first registered on 27 June 2000.

Is W978 GSS safe to buy?

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