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Q163RCA

1984 Dutton Phaeton

Red Petrol 1300cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires17 May 2011
Tests5 (4 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

11,150 mi
Last recorded11,150 miles
Recorded on18 May 2010
Typical for 1984 Dutton Phaeton8,705 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationQ163RCA
MakeDutton
ModelPhaeton
Year1984
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,300cc
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MOT History

4 pass 1 fail
Pass 18 May 2010 11,150 miles
Fail 7 May 2010 11,120 miles

Driver's seat insecure (6.2.A.1)

Steering system has excessive free play detected at the steering wheel (steering rack fitted) (2.2.A.1b)

Pass 11 May 2009 10,218 miles
Pass 2 Aug 2007 9,667 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Pass 14 Jul 2006 8,717 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
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Q163RCA is a 1984 Dutton Phaeton in Red with a 1,300cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 5 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

Across all 1984 Dutton Phaeton models, the average MOT pass rate is 80.4% with a typical mileage of 8,705 miles. This particular vehicle has a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

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 Q163RCA, 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 42 years old, this Dutton Phaeton is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was Q163RCA registered?

Q163RCA is a 1984 Dutton Phaeton, first registered on 24 July 1984.

Is Q163RCA safe to buy?

The MOT history for Q163RCA shows 5 tests with a 80% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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