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EHE 409V

1979 Dutton Phaeton

Yellow Petrol 1600cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires20 Mar 2027
Tests15 (11 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate73.3%

Mileage

46,184 mi
Last recorded46,184 miles
Recorded on21 Mar 2026
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Vehicle Details

RegistrationEHE 409V
MakeDutton
ModelPhaeton
Year1979
ColourYellow
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,600cc

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MOT History

11 pass 4 fail
Pass 21 Mar 2026 46,184 miles
Pass 30 Mar 2019 46,182 miles
Pass 14 Apr 2018 46,182 miles
Pass 25 Mar 2017 46,182 miles
Fail 25 Mar 2017 46,182 miles

rear brake binding both (3.7.B.1)

Pass 26 Apr 2016 46,182 miles
Fail 9 May 2012 46,184 miles

Nearside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Rear axle casing slightly bent

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

Slight lift in lower trunnions - both sides

Small crack in chassis at n/s/f

Pass 9 May 2012 46,184 miles

Rear axle casing slightly bent

Slight lift in lower trunnions - both sides

Small crack in chassis at n/s/f

Pass 21 Apr 2010 56,102 miles

Slight lift in o/s lower trunnion

Slight play in steering rack - n/s

Steering rack boots in poor condition

Pass 11 May 2009 36,102 miles
Fail 30 Apr 2008 46,235 miles

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

Nearside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

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

Offside Panhard rod has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 30 Apr 2008 46,235 miles

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

Offside Panhard rod has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Fail 9 May 2007 46,355 miles

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

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly damaged (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 9 May 2007 46,355 miles

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly damaged (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 15 May 2006 45,055 miles

How Reliable is the Dutton Phaeton?

Based on 594 MOT tests across 107 vehicles.

80.1%
Pass Rate
265
Miles/Year
45
Year Lifespan
107
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements 19
Stop lamp not working 18
brake binding 13
Headlamp not working on main beam 11
parking brake recording little or no effort 9
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EHE 409V is a 1979 Dutton Phaeton in Yellow with a 1,600cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.3%.

The most common reason a Dutton Phaeton fails its MOT is parking brake: efficiency below requirements, accounting for 19 recorded failures. If you're considering buying EHE 409V, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Dutton Phaeton typically stays on UK roads for around 45 years. At 47 years old, this Dutton Phaeton is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was EHE 409V registered?

EHE 409V is a 1979 Dutton Phaeton, first registered on 18 December 1979.

Is EHE 409V safe to buy?

The MOT history for EHE 409V shows 15 tests with a 73.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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