MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
100 miBelow or average mileage for this year
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Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
FRONT BRAKE DISCS SLIGHTLY WORN.
Fuel pipe/s corroded
Oil leak
Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Offside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)
Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
How Reliable is the Dutton Phaeton?
Based on 594 MOT tests across 107 vehicles.
Top MOT Failure Points
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LWG 278W is a 1981 Dutton Phaeton in Black with a 2,000cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.
Across all 1981 Dutton Phaeton models, the average MOT pass rate is 78.9% with a typical mileage of 65,175 miles. This particular vehicle has performed better than the average for its year.
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 LWG 278W, 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 45 years old, this Dutton Phaeton is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.
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How do I check the history of LWG 278W?
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What year was LWG 278W registered?
LWG 278W is a 1981 Dutton Phaeton, first registered on 31 December 1981.
Is LWG 278W safe to buy?
The MOT history for LWG 278W shows 10 tests with a 80% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.
Does LWG 278W have outstanding finance?
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