CarVerify

Free Car Check

MUF 951W

1981 Dutton Phaeton

Blue Petrol 2000cc
Search another vehicle

MOT Status

Expired
Expires4 Jun 2014
Tests6 (5 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate83.3%

Mileage

65,104 mi
Last recorded65,104 miles
Recorded on5 Jun 2013
Typical for 1981 Dutton Phaeton65,175 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

4 checks still locked for this Dutton
Stolen
Finance
Write-off
Keepers
Unlock full report — £4.99
Instant £30k guarantee
or single check £9.99

Not all car check providers offer a guarantee. Don't risk buying from services that can't back their data. CarVerify reports include a £30,000 finance data guarantee.

Vehicle Details

RegistrationMUF 951W
MakeDutton
ModelPhaeton
Year1981
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,000cc

All premium checks include

50+ data points
Finance Check (Experian) Insurance Write-off Salvage Auction Stolen Check Previous Owners Ex-Taxi, Police, NHS Mileage Anomaly Import / Export Scrapped Check Plate Changes

MOT History

5 pass 1 fail
Pass 5 Jun 2013 65,104 miles
Pass 29 Jun 2009 2,142 miles

Nearside Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1b)

Fail 23 Jun 2009 2,142 miles

Offside Bonnet retaining device ineffective (8.4.2)

Windscreen has damage to the swept area in excess of a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Nearside Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1b)

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.C.1b)

Pass 24 Jun 2008 1,886 miles

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

Pass 19 Jun 2007 1,724 miles
Pass 28 Jun 2006 343 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
Full Dutton Phaeton reliability report

Don't risk it. Know before you buy.

Not all vehicle check providers are the same. Some don't offer a data guarantee, which means if their information is wrong, you're on your own. Every CarVerify report is backed by a £30,000 finance data guarantee.

£30k guarantee Instant results Cancel anytime

MUF 951W is a 1981 Dutton Phaeton in Blue with a 2,000cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 6 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 83.3%.

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 MUF 951W, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

How do I check the history of MUF 951W?

You can check the full history of MUF 951W by running a full vehicle check. This shows you finance, stolen, write-off, MOT history, mileage records and more.

What year was MUF 951W registered?

MUF 951W is a 1981 Dutton Phaeton, first registered on 1 February 1981.

Is MUF 951W safe to buy?

The MOT history for MUF 951W shows 6 tests with a 83.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

Does MUF 951W have outstanding finance?

Finance checks require a premium vehicle report. This checks against all major UK finance providers to see if there is any outstanding finance on MUF 951W. If you buy a car with outstanding finance, the finance company can repossess it.

No warranty or guarantee of accuracy is provided for any free data on this page. The data guarantee applies only to information obtained through the purchase of a full check.