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LJ08 CYL

2008 Alexander Dennis Unknown

Multi-colour Diesel 6700cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires25 Feb 2027
Tests6 (5 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate83.3%

Mileage

96,081 mi
Last recorded96,081 miles
Recorded on26 Feb 2026
Typical for 2008 Alexander Dennis Unknown97,755 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLJ08 CYL
MakeAlexander Dennis
ModelUnknown
Year2008
ColourMulti-colour
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine6,700cc

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MOT History

5 pass 1 fail
Pass 26 Feb 2026 96,081 miles
Pass 20 Feb 2025 80,929 miles

Nearside Rear Outer Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Offside Rear Outer Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Pass 20 Feb 2024

Nearside Rear Outer Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Pass 16 Feb 2023 429,619 miles
Pass 25 Feb 2022 417,901 miles

Front Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. offside is slightly lagging (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Position lamp with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning (4.2.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Fail 25 Feb 2022 417,888 miles

Rear fog lamp does not emit a steady red light white (4.5.4 (a))

Front Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. offside is slightly lagging (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Position lamp with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning (4.2.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

How Reliable is the Alexander Dennis Unknown?

Based on 1,796 MOT tests across 696 vehicles.

87.7%
Pass Rate
9,856
Miles/Year
21
Year Lifespan
696
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Service brake: efficiency below requirements 5
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LJ08 CYL is a 2008 Alexander Dennis Unknown in Multi-colour with a 6,700cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 6 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 83.3%.

Across all 2008 Alexander Dennis Unknown models, the average MOT pass rate is 90.0% with a typical mileage of 97,755 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 LJ08 CYL, 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 18 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 LJ08 CYL registered?

LJ08 CYL is a 2008 Alexander Dennis Unknown, first registered on 11 June 2008.

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The MOT history for LJ08 CYL shows 6 tests with a 83.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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