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T790 RTT

1999 Proton Compact Duo

Blue Petrol 1299cc
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MOT Status

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

Mileage

78,261 mi
Last recorded78,261 miles
Recorded on21 Feb 2009
Typical for 1999 Proton Compact Duo58,746 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationT790 RTT
MakeProton
ModelCompact Duo
Year1999
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,299cc
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MOT History

4 pass 3 fail
Pass 21 Feb 2009 78,261 miles
Pass 25 Feb 2008 69,956 miles
Fail 25 Feb 2008 69,956 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

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

Offside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Pass 30 Jan 2007 55,717 miles
Fail 29 Jan 2007 55,717 miles

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

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

Pass 28 Feb 2006 47,089 miles
Fail 24 Feb 2006 47,089 miles

Direction indicators not working (1.4.A.2c)

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

Nearside Steering component mounting prescribed area is fractured (2.2.C.1h)

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

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

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

accident damage to n/s/f and o/s/r wings

bumper insecure

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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T790 RTT is a 1999 Proton Compact Duo in Blue with a 1,299cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 7 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 57.1%.

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 T790 RTT, 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 T790 RTT registered?

T790 RTT is a 1999 Proton Compact Duo, first registered on 11 March 1999.

Is T790 RTT safe to buy?

The MOT history for T790 RTT shows 7 tests with a 57.1% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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