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Y486 VRH

2001 Dennis Dart

Red Diesel 5883cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires9 Nov 2020
Tests4 (2 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate50%

Mileage

17,517 mi
Last recorded17,517 miles
Recorded on9 Nov 2020
Typical for 2001 Dennis Dart45,613 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationY486 VRH
MakeDennis
ModelDart
Year2001
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine5,883cc
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MOT History

2 pass 2 fail
Fail 9 Nov 2020 17,517 miles

Exhaust emissions exceed level of metered smoke for a turbo charged engine (8.2.2.2 (b))

Main beam tell-tale not working (4.9.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Offside Headlamp not working on main beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Braking system leaking (1.1.3 (d))

Pass 18 Jun 2019 17,045 miles
Pass 10 May 2018 120,611 miles

air leak from behind dash panel

Fail 3 May 2018 120,578 miles

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Rear Braking system leaking air leak from air tank (3.6.A.1)

air leak from behind dash panel

How Reliable is the Dennis Dart?

Based on 713 MOT tests across 111 vehicles.

82.0%
Pass Rate
5,757
Miles/Year
33
Year Lifespan
111
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Service brake: efficiency below requirements 18
Brakes imbalanced across an axle 8
Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid 8
Braking system leaking 7
Headlamp aim too low 5
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Y486 VRH is a 2001 Dennis Dart in Red with a 5,883cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 4 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 50%.

Across all 2001 Dennis Dart models, the average MOT pass rate is 83.9% with a typical mileage of 45,613 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 Dennis Dart fails its MOT is service brake: efficiency below requirements, accounting for 18 recorded failures. If you're considering buying Y486 VRH, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Dennis Dart typically stays on UK roads for around 33 years. At 25 years old, this Dennis Dart is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

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What year was Y486 VRH registered?

Y486 VRH is a 2001 Dennis Dart, first registered on 1 April 2001.

Is Y486 VRH safe to buy?

The MOT history for Y486 VRH shows 4 tests with a 50% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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