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Q458RGF

1989 Dutton Phaeton

Yellow Petrol 1600cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires9 Jun 2027
Tests12 (8 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

14,838 mi
Last recorded14,838 miles
Recorded on10 Jun 2026
Typical for 1989 Dutton Phaeton12,907 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationQ458RGF
MakeDutton
ModelPhaeton
Year1989
ColourYellow
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,600cc

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MOT History

8 pass 4 fail
Pass 10 Jun 2026 14,838 miles

Offside Rear Leaf spring has slight wear in an anchor pin and/or bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Fail 14 May 2026 14,802 miles

Brake pedal pivot has excessive wear or free play (1.1.1 (b))

Headlamp not working on main beam both front (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Upper Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Brake hose excessively deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Offside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Rear Rear reflector missing (4.8.2 (a) (ii))

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Some steel (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Upper Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Leaf spring has slight wear in an anchor pin and/or bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Seat belt anchorage loose retracting mechanism (7.1.1 (b))

Pass 31 May 2025 14,634 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 31 Aug 2022 14,391 miles

Oil leak, but not excessive oil pump leaking (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 18 Jun 2021 13,575 miles
Pass 27 May 2020 12,907 miles

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Pass 28 Aug 2018 11,856 miles

Offside Rear Leaf spring has slight wear in a shackle pin and/or bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Fail 24 Aug 2018 11,832 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Tyre fouling a part of the vehicle (5.2.3 (f))

Fuel system component leaking excessively or a risk of fire (6.1.3 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Offside Rear Leaf spring has slight wear in a shackle pin and/or bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 26 Aug 2016 10,939 miles
Fail 26 Aug 2016 10,939 miles

Offside Track rod end loose (2.2.B.1d)

Pass 8 Sep 2015 10,812 miles

Nearside Front inner steering rack arm has slight play in it

Nearside Rear leaf spring has a clamp missing

Fail 3 Sep 2015 10,763 miles

Offside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Nearside Front inner steering rack arm has slight play in it

Nearside Rear leaf spring has a clamp missing

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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Q458RGF is a 1989 Dutton Phaeton in Yellow with a 1,600cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

Across all 1989 Dutton Phaeton models, the average MOT pass rate is 71.6% with a typical mileage of 12,907 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 Q458RGF, 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 37 years old, this Dutton Phaeton is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was Q458RGF registered?

Q458RGF is a 1989 Dutton Phaeton, first registered on 29 August 1989.

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