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SUY 276V

1979 Dutton Phaeton

Green Petrol 2000cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires15 Jun 2014
Tests7 (6 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate85.7%

Mileage

21,174 mi
Last recorded21,174 miles
Recorded on8 Jun 2013
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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSUY 276V
MakeDutton
ModelPhaeton
Year1979
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,000cc

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MOT History

6 pass 1 fail
Pass 8 Jun 2013 21,174 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Nearside Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1b)

Oil leak

Pass 16 Jun 2012 18,805 miles
Pass 29 Apr 2011 15,820 miles

Nail in nearside rear tyre

Fail 29 Apr 2011 15,812 miles

Nearside Front Ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Offside Rear Torsion bar excessive play at an end fixing (2.4.E.2)

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

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

Nail in nearside rear tyre

Pass 17 Apr 2010 6,890 miles
Pass 24 Apr 2009 3,954 miles
Pass 3 May 2008 7 miles

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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SUY 276V is a 1979 Dutton Phaeton in Green with a 2,000cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 7 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 85.7%.

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 SUY 276V, 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 47 years old, this Dutton Phaeton is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

Frequently Asked Questions

How do I check the history of SUY 276V?

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What year was SUY 276V registered?

SUY 276V is a 1979 Dutton Phaeton, first registered on 10 September 1979.

Is SUY 276V safe to buy?

The MOT history for SUY 276V shows 7 tests with a 85.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

Does SUY 276V have outstanding finance?

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