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Q217BAU

1991 Dutton Phaeton

Blue Petrol 1600cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires30 May 2019
Tests5 (4 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

7,505 mi
Last recorded7,505 miles
Recorded on31 May 2018
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Vehicle Details

RegistrationQ217BAU
MakeDutton
ModelPhaeton
Year1991
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,600cc

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MOT History

4 pass 1 fail
Pass 31 May 2018 7,505 miles
Pass 4 May 2010 7,073 miles
Pass 8 Apr 2009 6,790 miles
Pass 30 Jun 2006 6,539 miles

Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Parking brake lever ratchet mechanism is slightly worn (3.1.5)

rear brake juddering slightly (3.7.A.5b)

slight play in steering rack

Fail 28 Jun 2006 6,539 miles

Offside Rear Brake relay lever excessively damaged and seriously weakened (3.5.1e)

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

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7) DANGEROUS

Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

play in steering rack

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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Q217BAU is a 1991 Dutton Phaeton in Blue with a 1,600cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 5 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 Q217BAU, 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 35 years old, this Dutton Phaeton is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

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What year was Q217BAU registered?

Q217BAU is a 1991 Dutton Phaeton, first registered on 14 August 1991.

Is Q217BAU safe to buy?

The MOT history for Q217BAU 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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