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T892 NGA

1999 Proton Compact Duo

Green Petrol 1299cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires1 Nov 2009
Tests6 (4 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

63,181 mi
Last recorded63,181 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

RegistrationT892 NGA
MakeProton
ModelCompact Duo
Year1999
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,299cc
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MOT History

4 pass 2 fail
Pass 29 Oct 2008 63,181 miles

Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Fail 29 Oct 2008 63,181 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Front Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Front registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage fractured (2.4.G.1)

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

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

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

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

Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Nail in offside rear tyre

Offside front brake juddering slightly (3.7.A.2b)

both front tyres wearing on inner shoulders

off side front and rear tyres close to wear bars

Pass 2 Nov 2007 53,391 miles
Pass 7 Dec 2006 48,552 miles

Offside Rear Trailing arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Pass 7 Dec 2005 43,575 miles
Fail 7 Dec 2005 43,575 miles

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

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

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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T892 NGA is a 1999 Proton Compact Duo in Green with a 1,299cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 6 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 T892 NGA, 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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T892 NGA is a 1999 Proton Compact Duo, first registered on 5 March 1999.

Is T892 NGA safe to buy?

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