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SN55 DVV

2005 Alexander Dennis Unknown

Red Diesel 3900cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires23 Jun 2022
Tests5 (3 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

25,492 mi
Last recorded25,492 miles
Recorded on23 Jun 2021
Typical for 2005 Alexander Dennis Unknown97,697 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

3 pass 2 fail
Pass 23 Jun 2021 25,492 miles

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

Registration plate lamp throwing direct white light to the rear (4.7.1 (a))

Pass 24 Jun 2020 21,684 miles

Nearside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Fail 24 Jun 2020 21,684 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorbers insecurely attached (5.3.2 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 10 Apr 2019 11,278 miles

Front play in N/S/F+O/S/F kingpins

Nearside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Fail 8 Apr 2019 11,182 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (1.6 (b))

Drag link end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

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

Nearside Rear Outer Fluid leaking continuously posing a serious risk to road safety hub seal leaking (8.4.1 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Front play in N/S/F+O/S/F kingpins

Nearside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (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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SN55 DVV 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 60%.

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 DVV, 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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What year was SN55 DVV registered?

SN55 DVV is a 2005 Alexander Dennis Unknown, first registered on 1 November 2005.

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