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SN55 DVF

2005 Alexander Dennis Unknown

Red Diesel 3900cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires16 Mar 2024
Tests5 (4 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

217,046 mi
Last recorded217,046 miles
Recorded on17 Mar 2023
Typical for 2005 Alexander Dennis Unknown97,697 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSN55 DVF
MakeAlexander Dennis
ModelUnknown
Year2005
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine3,900cc

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MOT History

4 pass 1 fail
Pass 17 Mar 2023 217,046 miles
Pass 17 Mar 2022 216,270 miles

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

Nearside Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Nearside Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

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

Offside Rear Inner Tyre obviously under inflated (5.2.3 (l))

no reverse lights

Pass 13 Nov 2020 215,955 miles

Main water pipe at engine insecure

Nearside Rear Outer Nail in tyre ()

Offside Rear Oil leak, but not excessive hub seal (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Fail 6 Nov 2020 215,955 miles

Nearside Rear Upper Direction indicator not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Upper Outline marker lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Upper Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Main water pipe at engine insecure

Nearside Rear Outer Nail in tyre ()

Offside Rear Oil leak, but not excessive hub seal (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 6 Sep 2019 215,835 miles

front and rear chassis rails and outriggers getting corroded

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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SN55 DVF is a 2005 Alexander Dennis Unknown in Red with a 3,900cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 5 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

Across all 2005 Alexander Dennis Unknown models, the average MOT pass rate is 80.1% with a typical mileage of 97,697 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 SN55 DVF, 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 21 years old, this Alexander Dennis Unknown is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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SN55 DVF is a 2005 Alexander Dennis Unknown, first registered on 1 September 2005.

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