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VGG 820W

1981 Dutton Phaeton

Green Petrol 3528cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires23 Oct 2026
Tests11 (10 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate90.9%

Mileage

Typical for 1981 Dutton Phaeton65,175 mi
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Vehicle Details

RegistrationVGG 820W
MakeDutton
ModelPhaeton
Year1981
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,528cc
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MOT History

10 pass 1 fail
Pass 24 Oct 2025

Nearside Front Upper Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))

Nearside Rear Wheel bearing slightly noisy (5.1.3 (b) (i))

Steering rack has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.3 (a) (i))

Pass 4 May 2021
Pass 20 May 2019
Fail 15 May 2019

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Rear Direction indicator adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (4.4.3 (b))

Offside Rear Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a))

Parking brake lever defective so that it cannot be satisfactorily operated (1.1.6 (d))

Parking brake efficiency less than 50% of the required value (1.4.2 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 30 Aug 2016 6,922 miles
Pass 31 Mar 2014 6,735 miles
Pass 30 Aug 2012 5,990 miles
Pass 19 Jul 2011 35,723 miles

FRONT BRAKE DISCS SLIGHTLY WORN.

Pass 16 Jun 2010 2,160 miles

FRONT BRAKE DISCS SLIGHTLY WORN.

Oil leak

Pass 18 Apr 2008 1,372 miles
Pass 24 Jul 2006 10 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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VGG 820W is a 1981 Dutton Phaeton in Green with a 3,528cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 90.9%.

Across all 1981 Dutton Phaeton models, the average MOT pass rate is 78.9% with a typical mileage of 65,175 miles. This particular vehicle has performed better than the average for its year.

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 VGG 820W, 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 45 years old, this Dutton Phaeton is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was VGG 820W registered?

VGG 820W is a 1981 Dutton Phaeton, first registered on 6 May 1981.

Is VGG 820W safe to buy?

The MOT history for VGG 820W shows 11 tests with a 90.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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