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Q296MEV

1984 Dutton Phaeton

Red Petrol 1493cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires24 Nov 2012
Tests6 (6 pass, 0 fail)
Pass rate100%

Mileage

10,981 mi
Last recorded10,981 miles
Recorded on23 Nov 2011
Typical for 1984 Dutton Phaeton8,705 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationQ296MEV
MakeDutton
ModelPhaeton
Year1984
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,493cc
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MOT History

6 pass
Pass 23 Nov 2011 10,981 miles
Pass 9 Nov 2010 10,940 miles
Pass 25 Nov 2009 10,894 miles

rear tyres cracking

Pass 14 Jul 2008 10,802 miles
Pass 10 Jul 2007 10,739 miles

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

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

Pass 28 Jul 2006 10,625 miles

n/s/rear tyre starting to crack

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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Q296MEV is a 1984 Dutton Phaeton in Red with a 1,493cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 6 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 100%.

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 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 Q296MEV, 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 Q296MEV registered?

Q296MEV is a 1984 Dutton Phaeton, first registered on 27 April 1984.

Is Q296MEV safe to buy?

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