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T498 BUB

1999 Proton Compact Duo

Purple Petrol 1299cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires15 Mar 2009
Tests4 (3 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

54,182 mi
Last recorded54,182 miles
Recorded on6 Mar 2009
Typical for 1999 Proton Compact Duo58,746 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationT498 BUB
MakeProton
ModelCompact Duo
Year1999
ColourPurple
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,299cc

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MOT History

3 pass 1 fail
Fail 6 Mar 2009 54,182 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

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

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

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

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

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

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

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

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

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

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

Oil leak

Pass 5 Mar 2008 51,881 miles
Pass 12 Mar 2007 48,775 miles
Pass 16 Mar 2006 44,306 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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T498 BUB is a 1999 Proton Compact Duo in Purple with a 1,299cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 4 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 T498 BUB, 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 T498 BUB registered?

T498 BUB is a 1999 Proton Compact Duo, first registered on 17 March 1999.

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