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SN55 DVW

2005 Alexander Dennis Unknown

Red Diesel 3900cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires29 Oct 2022
Tests6 (3 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate50%

Mileage

23,535 mi
Last recorded23,535 miles
Recorded on11 Oct 2021
Typical for 2005 Alexander Dennis Unknown97,697 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

3 pass 3 fail
Pass 11 Oct 2021 23,535 miles
Fail 11 Oct 2021 23,535 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Pass 30 Oct 2020 70,854 miles

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

Fail 24 Sep 2020 70,815 miles

Nearside Rear Air/vacuum reservoir leaking N/S/R air valve leaking (1.1.9 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Air/vacuum reservoir leaking Air leak from n/s/r air tanks (1.1.9 (a) (ii))

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

Pass 24 Sep 2019 66,297 miles

Nearside Rear Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 22 Jul 2019 66,225 miles

Service brake efficiency below requirements (1.2.2 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

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 DVW is a 2005 Alexander Dennis Unknown in Red with a 3,900cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 6 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 50%.

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 DVW, 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 DVW registered?

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

Is SN55 DVW safe to buy?

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