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Q123MEV

1983 Dutton Phaeton

Green Petrol 1585cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires20 Nov 2014
Tests3 (1 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate33.3%

Mileage

80,826 mi
Last recorded80,826 miles
Recorded on21 Nov 2013
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Vehicle Details

RegistrationQ123MEV
MakeDutton
ModelPhaeton
Year1983
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,585cc
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MOT History

1 pass 2 fail
Pass 21 Nov 2013 80,826 miles

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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

n/s/r brake binding slightly

Fail 21 Nov 2013 80,826 miles

n/s/r brake binding slightly

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Fail 25 Sep 2008 80,826 miles

All position lamps not working (1.1.A.3b)

Headlamp switch faulty (1.7.1)

Nearside Seat belt has a cut which has significantly weakened the webbing (5.2.2a)

Offside Seat belt has a cut which has significantly weakened the webbing (5.2.2a)

Offside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

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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Q123MEV is a 1983 Dutton Phaeton in Green with a 1,585cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 3 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 33.3%.

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 Q123MEV, 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 43 years old, this Dutton Phaeton is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was Q123MEV registered?

Q123MEV is a 1983 Dutton Phaeton, first registered on 13 October 1983.

Is Q123MEV safe to buy?

The MOT history for Q123MEV shows 3 tests with a 33.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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