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Q296CPE

1984 Dutton Phaeton

Red Petrol 1600cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires14 Aug 2008
Tests4 (3 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

12,149 mi
Last recorded12,149 miles
Recorded on15 Aug 2007
Typical for 1984 Dutton Phaeton8,705 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationQ296CPE
MakeDutton
ModelPhaeton
Year1984
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,600cc

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MOT History

3 pass 1 fail
Pass 15 Aug 2007 12,149 miles
Fail 10 Aug 2007 12,145 miles

Nearside rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a) DANGEROUS

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.C.1b) DANGEROUS

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

Pass 26 Jul 2006 7,673 miles

Pass 29 Jun 2005 4,791 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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Q296CPE is a 1984 Dutton Phaeton in Red with a 1,600cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 4 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 Q296CPE, 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 Q296CPE registered?

Q296CPE is a 1984 Dutton Phaeton, first registered on 17 May 1984.

Is Q296CPE safe to buy?

The MOT history for Q296CPE shows 4 tests with a 75% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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