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Y579 WSM

2001 Proton Wira Lxi

Blue Petrol 1597cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires30 Jul 2009
Tests5 (3 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

44,244 mi
Last recorded44,244 miles
Recorded on31 Jul 2008
Typical for 2001 Proton Wira Lxi63,345 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationY579 WSM
MakeProton
ModelWira Lxi
Year2001
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,597cc
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MOT History

3 pass 2 fail
Pass 31 Jul 2008 44,244 miles
Fail 29 Jul 2008 44,238 miles

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

Pass 15 May 2007 37,236 miles
Fail 10 May 2007 37,156 miles

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

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

Offside Outer Rear Brake pipe leaking (3.6.A.1)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (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)

Pass 18 Apr 2006 26,560 miles

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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Y579 WSM is a 2001 Proton Wira Lxi in Blue with a 1,597cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 5 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60%.

Across all 2001 Proton Wira Lxi models, the average MOT pass rate is 62.7% with a typical mileage of 63,345 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 Y579 WSM, 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 25 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 Y579 WSM registered?

Y579 WSM is a 2001 Proton Wira Lxi, first registered on 27 March 2001.

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