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Q647GFR

1985 Dutton Phaeton

Orange Petrol 3000cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires21 Jun 2026
Tests10 (8 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

10 mi
Last recorded10 miles
Recorded on7 Jun 2025
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Vehicle Details

RegistrationQ647GFR
MakeDutton
ModelPhaeton
Year1985
ColourOrange
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,000cc

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MOT History

8 pass 2 fail
Pass 7 Jun 2025 10 miles

speedo changed

Pass 22 Jun 2024 9,701 miles
Pass 23 Aug 2019
Pass 21 Jul 2018 8,125 miles
Pass 1 Oct 2016 6,653 miles
Fail 20 Sep 2016 6,616 miles

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

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (3.7.B.5b)

Pass 19 Sep 2015 3,014 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre starting to perish

Pass 10 May 2013 2,553 miles
Pass 27 Jul 2009 2,508 miles
Fail 23 Jul 2009 2,508 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Nearside Windscreen wiper not operating automatically when switched on (8.2.1b)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Windscreen wiper not operating automatically when switched on (8.2.1b)

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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Q647GFR is a 1985 Dutton Phaeton in Orange with a 3,000cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 10 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 Q647GFR, 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 41 years old, this Dutton Phaeton is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was Q647GFR registered?

Q647GFR is a 1985 Dutton Phaeton, first registered on 1 March 1985.

Is Q647GFR safe to buy?

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