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R54 RTH

1998 Proton Compact Duo

Green Petrol 1299cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires27 Apr 2010
Tests7 (4 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate57.1%

Mileage

69,890 mi
Last recorded69,890 miles
Recorded on28 Apr 2009
Typical for 1998 Proton Compact Duo74,418 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR54 RTH
MakeProton
ModelCompact Duo
Year1998
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,299cc

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MOT History

4 pass 3 fail
Pass 28 Apr 2009 69,890 miles

Front And Rear Number Plates Slighty Deteriorated.

Offside Rear Tyre Heavily Perishing.

Pass 18 Mar 2008 66,926 miles
Fail 11 Mar 2008 66,846 miles

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

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

Nearside Front Tyre On 3mm.

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

Pass 14 Mar 2007 63,282 miles

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

Offside Front Seat belt damaged but not affecting the operation of the belt (5.2.2a)

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

advise chassis has slight damage to nearside and offside

adviseoffside rear tyre craked but not to exsess

Fail 12 Mar 2007 63,282 miles

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

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

Offside Front Headlamp aim too far to the right (1.8)

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

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

Offside Front Seat belt damaged but webbing not significantly weakened (5.2.2a)

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

advise chassis has slight damage to nearside and offside

advise offside rear tyre craked but not to exsess

Fail 5 Jan 2006 59,497 miles

Headlamp aim too high when the centre of the headlamp is below 850mm from the ground (1.6.B2)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 5 Jan 2006 59,497 miles

How Reliable is the Proton Compact Duo?

Based on 705 MOT tests across 152 vehicles.

62.8%
Pass Rate
6,249
Miles/Year
28
Year Lifespan
152
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Steering rack gaiter split 94
Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 56
Brake pipe excessively corroded 43
Registration plate lamp not working 38
Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively 35
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R54 RTH is a 1998 Proton Compact Duo in Green with a 1,299cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 7 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 57.1%.

Across all 1998 Proton Compact Duo models, the average MOT pass rate is 60.8% with a typical mileage of 74,418 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 Compact Duo fails its MOT is steering rack gaiter split, accounting for 94 recorded failures. If you're considering buying R54 RTH, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Proton Compact Duo typically stays on UK roads for around 28 years. At 28 years old, this Proton Compact Duo is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was R54 RTH registered?

R54 RTH is a 1998 Proton Compact Duo, first registered on 26 February 1998.

Is R54 RTH safe to buy?

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