MOT Status
ValidMileage
457,559 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Front Drag link end ball joint has slight play Drag link font ball end (2.1.3 (b) (i))
Offside Rear Suspension bellows damaged but not to excess Loom rubbing on air bag (5.3.5 (b) (i))
Front Registration plate does not conform to the specified requirements (0.1 (d))
Nearside Rear Brake valve inadequately mounted one of three mounting bolts missing from air dryer (1.1.7 (c))
Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))
Offside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))
Rear Registration plate does not conform to the specified requirements (0.1 (d))
Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))
Nearside Rear Electrical wiring likely to touch hot or rotating parts Rubbing on hot heat shield (4.11 (a) (iii)) DANGEROUS
Front Drag link end ball joint has slight play Drag link font ball end (2.1.3 (b) (i))
Nearside Rear Lower Position lamp insecure Lamp not fully Secure (4.2.1 (c) (i))
Offside Front Windscreen wiper blade defective Rubber blade not fully secure in metal at one end (3.4 (b) (i))
Offside Rear Electrical wiring inadequately secured on side of engine by oil filter (4.11 (a) (i))
Offside Rear Suspension bellows damaged but not to excess Loom rubbing on air bag (5.3.5 (b) (i))
How Reliable is the Alexander Dennis Unknown?
Based on 1,796 MOT tests across 696 vehicles.
Top MOT Failure Points
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DS51 NDR is a 2009 Alexander Dennis Unknown in White with a 4,500cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 4 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.
Across all 2009 Alexander Dennis Unknown models, the average MOT pass rate is 83.1% with a typical mileage of 147,655 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 Alexander Dennis Unknown fails its MOT is service brake: efficiency below requirements, accounting for 5 recorded failures. If you're considering buying DS51 NDR, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.
The Alexander Dennis Unknown typically stays on UK roads for around 21 years. At 17 years old, this Alexander Dennis Unknown is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.
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What year was DS51 NDR registered?
DS51 NDR is a 2009 Alexander Dennis Unknown, first registered on 2 July 2009.
Is DS51 NDR safe to buy?
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