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Q782JWU

1984 Dutton Phaeton

Green Petrol 1600cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires18 Aug 2014
Tests5 (3 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

8,705 mi
Last recorded8,705 miles
Recorded on19 Aug 2013
Typical for 1984 Dutton Phaeton8,705 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationQ782JWU
MakeDutton
ModelPhaeton
Year1984
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,600cc

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MOT History

3 pass 2 fail
Pass 19 Aug 2013 8,705 miles

offside rear bump stop missing

Fail 19 Aug 2013 8,705 miles

Battery insecure (1.9.1)

Front registration plate missing (6.3.1a)

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Offside Direction indicator flashing more than 120 times a minute (1.4.A.2g)

Offside Steering rack gaiter split (2.2.D.2d)

Offside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

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

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

offside rear bump stop missing

Pass 22 Oct 2009 8,703 miles
Pass 17 Aug 2007 8,625 miles

c/l 510636

Fail 10 Aug 2007 8,625 miles

Brake pipe inadequately clipped (3.6.B.1)

Fuel system component insecure (7.2.1)

Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Nearside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Offside Front Brake hose ferrule excessively corroded (3.6.B.4e)

Offside Rear Brake stationary pin locking device missing (3.5.1l)

Offside Steering rack gaiter insecure (2.2.D.2d)

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

Position lamp switch insecure (1.1.A.1)

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Nearside Rear Lower Leaf spring shackle bracket nut missing (2.4.B.6c) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear Wheel nut(s) loose (4.2.A.1e) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Leaf spring shackle bracket nut missing (2.4.B.6c) DANGEROUS

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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Q782JWU is a 1984 Dutton Phaeton in Green with a 1,600cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 5 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60%.

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 Q782JWU, 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 Q782JWU registered?

Q782JWU is a 1984 Dutton Phaeton, first registered on 26 November 1984.

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