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HOW 854L

1973 Dutton Phaeton

Green Petrol 1300cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires21 Sep 2014
Tests9 (5 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate55.6%

Mileage

54,819 mi
Last recorded54,819 miles
Recorded on9 Sep 2013
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Vehicle Details

RegistrationHOW 854L
MakeDutton
ModelPhaeton
Year1973
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,300cc
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MOT History

5 pass 4 fail
Pass 9 Sep 2013 54,819 miles
Fail 7 Sep 2013 54,818 miles

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)

Pass 22 Sep 2012 54,478 miles

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Pass 3 Sep 2010 54,205 miles

n/s/f shocker performing poor road grip

o/s/r shocker performing poor road grip

Fail 28 Aug 2010 54,176 miles

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

Fail 29 May 2010 54,168 miles

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

Pass 8 Nov 2008 53,673 miles

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

Oil leak

Pass 2 May 2007 53,075 miles

suspension soft on bounce test †"manual" washer system fitted as none as standard!

Fail 26 Apr 2007 53,075 miles

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.

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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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?

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