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TKP 648X

1981 Dutton Phaeton

Blue Petrol 3000cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires29 Apr 2023
Tests16 (11 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate68.8%

Mileage

81,711 mi
Last recorded81,711 miles
Recorded on30 Apr 2022
Typical for 1981 Dutton Phaeton65,175 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationTKP 648X
MakeDutton
ModelPhaeton
Year1981
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,000cc

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MOT History

11 pass 5 fail
Pass 30 Apr 2022 81,711 miles
Pass 21 Nov 2020 81,688 miles
Pass 23 May 2019 81,488 miles
Fail 23 May 2019 81,488 miles

Offside Headlamp light intensity severely reduced (4.1.4 (a))

Registration plate lamp does not illuminate simultaneously with the position lamps (4.7.2 (a))

Pass 1 Jun 2018 80,952 miles
Pass 31 May 2017 80,389 miles
Fail 23 May 2017 80,377 miles

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

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

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm attachment bracket/mounting insecure (2.4.G.1)

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (3.7.B.5b)

Rear fog lamp tell tale missing (1.3.1b)

Pass 7 May 2016 80,123 miles

Nearside Front Lower Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Fail 30 May 2015 79,920 miles

Offside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 30 May 2015 79,920 miles
Pass 17 May 2014 79,270 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Suspension arm attachment bracket/mounting worn but its strength is not seriously reduced (2.4.G.1)

Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

nearside front wheel bearing slight noise

Fail 28 May 2013 78,416 miles

Coolant leak

Fuel hose slightly damaged (7.2.2)

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

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

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Pass 28 May 2013 78,416 miles

Coolant leak

Fuel hose slightly damaged (7.2.2)

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

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

Pass 2 Jun 2012 77,532 miles

slight play in both front wheels

slight play in o/s/rear wheel

Fail 2 Jun 2012 77,532 miles

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

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

slight play in both front wheels

slight play in o/s/rear wheel

Pass 7 Apr 2006 77,439 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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TKP 648X is a 1981 Dutton Phaeton in Blue with a 3,000cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.8%.

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 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 TKP 648X, 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 TKP 648X registered?

TKP 648X is a 1981 Dutton Phaeton, first registered on 1 September 1981.

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