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50+ data pointsMOT History
Nearside Windscreen wiper blade insecure (8.2.2)
Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)
Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)
n/s/f shocker performing poor road grip
o/s/r shocker performing poor road grip
Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
Headlamp insecure (1.7.3)
Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)
Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)
n/s/f shocker performing poor road grip
o/s/r shocker performing poor road grip
Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)
Hazard warning switch faulty (1.4.B.1d)
Hazard warning tell tale not working correctly (1.4.B.1e)
Headlamp not in good working order adversely affecting beam image (1.2.4a)
Nearside Front Upper Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
Offside Front Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)
Rear Brake hose excessively deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
O/S/R shocker performing poor road grip
Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Oil leak
suspension soft on bounce test †"manual" washer system fitted as none as standard!
Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)
Nearside Front Mechanical brake component has restricted free movement (3.5.1k)
Offside Front Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
Offside Steering column shaft retaining device missing (2.1.6)
Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)
Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
advise †suspension soft on bounce test
How Reliable is the Dutton Phaeton?
Based on 594 MOT tests across 107 vehicles.
Top MOT Failure Points
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HOW 854L is a 1973 Dutton Phaeton in Green with a 1,300cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 9 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 55.6%.
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 HOW 854L, 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 53 years old, this Dutton Phaeton is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.
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What year was HOW 854L registered?
HOW 854L is a 1973 Dutton Phaeton, first registered on 16 May 1973.
Is HOW 854L safe to buy?
The MOT history for HOW 854L shows 9 tests with a 55.6% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.
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