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Q765RAE

1989 Dutton Phaeton

Red Petrol 1300cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires11 Jan 2021
Tests15 (11 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate73.3%

Mileage

10,520 mi
Last recorded10,520 miles
Recorded on12 Jul 2019
Typical for 1989 Dutton Phaeton12,907 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationQ765RAE
MakeDutton
ModelPhaeton
Year1989
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,300cc
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MOT History

11 pass 4 fail
Pass 12 Jul 2019 10,520 miles
Pass 7 Jun 2018 10,393 miles
Pass 29 Jul 2015 10,060 miles

n/s rear tyre condition

Fail 17 Jul 2015 10,049 miles

Brake clevis joint excessively worn and seriously weakened (3.5.1e)

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

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

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

n/s rear tyre condition

Pass 26 Jun 2014 19,119 miles
Pass 28 Sep 2012 8,840 miles
Fail 28 Sep 2012 8,830 miles

Hazard warning lamps not flashing in phase, with ignition off (1.4.B.1f)

Hazard warning lamps not flashing in phase, with ignition on (1.4.B.1f)

Nearside Rear Rear position lamp(s) adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.1.A.3f)

Pass 9 Sep 2011 8,164 miles
Fail 9 Sep 2011 8,164 miles

Offside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 20 Sep 2010 7,359 miles
Pass 18 Sep 2009 7,183 miles
Pass 30 Aug 2008 6,846 miles
Pass 21 Sep 2007 6,398 miles
Pass 13 Sep 2006 5,829 miles
Fail 4 Sep 2006 5,745 miles

Nearside Rear Rear position lamp(s) adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.1.A.3f)

Offside Rear Rear position lamp(s) adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.1.A.3f)

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

both rear tyres fitted to wrong side of car

n/s/r brake binding

o/s seat belt mount rubbing no prop

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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Q765RAE is a 1989 Dutton Phaeton in Red with a 1,300cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.3%.

Across all 1989 Dutton Phaeton models, the average MOT pass rate is 71.6% with a typical mileage of 12,907 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 Q765RAE, 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 37 years old, this Dutton Phaeton is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was Q765RAE registered?

Q765RAE is a 1989 Dutton Phaeton, first registered on 18 December 1989.

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