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T859 KAM

1999 Proton Compact Duo

Green Petrol 1299cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires29 Oct 2009
Tests8 (4 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate50%

Mileage

55,448 mi
Last recorded55,448 miles
Recorded on29 Oct 2008
Typical for 1999 Proton Compact Duo58,746 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationT859 KAM
MakeProton
ModelCompact Duo
Year1999
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,299cc

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MOT History

4 pass 4 fail
Pass 29 Oct 2008 55,448 miles

rear seats folded down.

Fail 28 Oct 2008 55,433 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim aimed so that it dazzles other road users (1.8.A.1a)

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Offside Front Headlamp aim aimed so that it dazzles other road users (1.8.A.1a)

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

rear seats folded down.

Pass 30 Oct 2007 48,493 miles
Fail 23 Oct 2007 48,493 miles

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

Offside Front Wheel nut(s) missing (4.2.A.1e) DANGEROUS

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

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

Pass 9 Oct 2006 42,605 miles
Fail 21 Sep 2006 42,523 miles

Offside Headlamp not in good working order adversely affecting beam image (1.2.4a)

accident damage to offside front

Pass 22 Sep 2005 35,772 miles
Fail 21 Sep 2005 35,772 miles

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

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

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

Rear registration plate character(s) likely to be misread (6.3.4b)

Nearside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Offside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Offside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

both rear tyres perished.both front tyres worn on inner edges

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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T859 KAM is a 1999 Proton Compact Duo in Green 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 T859 KAM, 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 T859 KAM registered?

T859 KAM is a 1999 Proton Compact Duo, first registered on 1 March 1999.

Is T859 KAM safe to buy?

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