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T473 ATH

1999 Proton Compact Duo

Purple Petrol 1299cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires15 Aug 2009
Tests8 (4 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate50%

Mileage

65,002 mi
Last recorded65,002 miles
Recorded on16 Aug 2008
Typical for 1999 Proton Compact Duo58,746 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationT473 ATH
MakeProton
ModelCompact Duo
Year1999
ColourPurple
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,299cc

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MOT History

4 pass 4 fail
Pass 16 Aug 2008 65,002 miles

advise damaged to n/s/f body

Fail 15 Aug 2008 65,002 miles

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

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

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

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

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

Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1) DANGEROUS

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

advise damaged to n/s/f body

Pass 4 Aug 2007 58,386 miles

Centre Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 4 Aug 2006 53,322 miles

Nail in offside rear tyre

Fail 4 Aug 2006 53,322 miles

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Nail in offside rear tyre

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

Fail 1 Aug 2006 53,271 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

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

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

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Pass 20 Jul 2005 45,192 miles
Fail 6 Jul 2005 44,992 miles

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

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

Nearside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

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

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

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

Offside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

N/S/F Door mirror missing

Oil leak evident around Oil Filter

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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T473 ATH is a 1999 Proton Compact Duo in Purple with a 1,299cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 8 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 50%.

Across all 1999 Proton Compact Duo models, the average MOT pass rate is 64.3% with a typical mileage of 58,746 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 T473 ATH, 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 27 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 T473 ATH registered?

T473 ATH is a 1999 Proton Compact Duo, first registered on 18 March 1999.

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