1984 Dutton 1.6L Petrol · Q397 GFR
1984 Dutton (1.6L, petrol). First registered 01 Aug 1984. Recorded mileage 74,635 miles. MOT expired on 12 Sept 2023.
- Make & Model
- DUTTON DUTTON
- Year / Origin
- 1984
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Expired on 12 Sept 2023
- Road Tax
- —
- Recorded Mileage
- 74,635 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- Check Required (Pre-Euro 4 Petrol)
- Fuel & Engine
- Petrol · 1.6L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
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Q397 GFR Key Findings
- 3 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 14/09/2022
- 74,635 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 2 historical MOT failures
- 3 defects noted at the latest MOT
- Recurring lighting items (9 mentions)
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
Q397 GFR MOT History
Interpretation generated from the recorded test data above — not an official DVSA statement and not a substitute for an independent inspection.
3 MOT tests are recorded for this 1984 Dutton Dutton (Q397 GFR) between August 2022 and September 2022.
The record contains 1 pass and 2 failures.
The most recent test on 14 September 2022 was a pass, although the earlier record includes 2 failures that buyers may want to investigate.
Across all tests, the most frequently flagged areas are: Lighting (9 issues), Suspension (8 issues), Brakes (3 issues), Tyres (1 issue). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
In total 9 advisory notices are recorded. Advisories flag items that passed but may need attention before the next test; they are not evidence of how well the vehicle has been serviced.
Recorded failure items include: “Front Headlamp light intensity severely reduced both (4.1.4 (a))”; “Headlamp not working on dipped beam both front (4.1.1 (a) (ii))”; “Nearside Front Direction indicator adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (4.4.3 (b))”.
Q397 GFR Mileage History
- 02/08/202274,627 mi
- 13/09/202274,633 mi+6 mi
- 14/09/202274,635 mi+2 mi
Average of roughly 68 miles per year across 3 recorded odometer readings.
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MOT Roadworthiness: Poor
This rating reflects historical MOT pass rates and recurring advisory wear patterns from official DVSA test logs. Note that roadworthiness does not verify outstanding finance, insurance write-offs, or stolen records.
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