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T929 MBA

1999 Proton Compact Duo

Blue Petrol 1299cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires22 Aug 2014
Tests13 (8 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate61.5%

Mileage

Typical for 1999 Proton Compact Duo58,746 mi
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Vehicle Details

RegistrationT929 MBA
MakeProton
ModelCompact Duo
Year1999
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,299cc
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MOT History

8 pass 5 fail
Pass 23 Aug 2013

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

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

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

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 18 Aug 2012 58,222 miles
Pass 25 Feb 2011 55,701 miles
Pass 26 Feb 2010 52,871 miles
Fail 25 Feb 2010

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

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

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

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

Pass 21 Jul 2008 46,445 miles

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

Nail in nearside rear tyre

Fail 21 Jul 2008 46,445 miles

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

Nail in nearside rear tyre

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

Fail 16 Aug 2007 42,040 miles

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 16 Aug 2007 42,040 miles
Pass 31 Aug 2006 38,630 miles
Fail 24 Aug 2006 38,559 miles

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

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

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

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

advise o/s/r tyre worn on inner edge †advise nail in n/s/r tyre

Pass 1 Sep 2005 35,614 miles
Fail 31 Aug 2005 35,614 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.6.D2)

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 Headlamp aim too low (1.6.D2)

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

Fan switch faulty

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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T929 MBA is a 1999 Proton Compact Duo in Blue with a 1,299cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 61.5%.

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 T929 MBA, 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 T929 MBA registered?

T929 MBA is a 1999 Proton Compact Duo, first registered on 30 March 1999.

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