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Q897UOE

1987 Dutton Phaeton

Blue Petrol 1993cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires11 Jun 2016
Tests8 (6 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

4,455 mi
Last recorded4,455 miles
Recorded on12 Jun 2015
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Vehicle Details

RegistrationQ897UOE
MakeDutton
ModelPhaeton
Year1987
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,993cc

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MOT History

6 pass 2 fail
Pass 12 Jun 2015 4,455 miles

Nearside Track rod end ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Offside Track rod end ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Pass 10 Jul 2013 4,312 miles
Fail 3 Jul 2013 4,292 miles

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

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

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

Parking brake lever insecure (3.1.3b)

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

Pass 22 May 2012 4,068 miles

n/s/f s/washer in op

Pass 28 Apr 2011 3,855 miles
Fail 26 Apr 2011 3,853 miles

Brake lever excessively corroded and seriously weakened (3.5.1e)

Nearside Rear brake drum contaminated by oil (3.5.1h)

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

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

Offside Rear brake drum contaminated by oil (3.5.1h)

Parking brake mechanism/associated mounting prescribed area is fractured (3.1.9)

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

Pass 14 May 2008 2,903 miles

n/s/f track rod end boot split

Pass 21 Apr 2006 2,398 miles

n/s/f track rod end boot split

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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Q897UOE is a 1987 Dutton Phaeton in Blue with a 1,993cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 8 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 Q897UOE, 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 39 years old, this Dutton Phaeton is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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Q897UOE is a 1987 Dutton Phaeton, first registered on 13 August 1987.

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