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YX58 DVO

2008 Alexander Dennis Unknown

Purple Diesel 4500cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires30 Mar 2027
Tests8 (6 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

279,490 mi
Last recorded279,490 miles
Recorded on20 Mar 2026
Typical for 2008 Alexander Dennis Unknown97,755 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYX58 DVO
MakeAlexander Dennis
ModelUnknown
Year2008
ColourPurple
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine4,500cc

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MOT History

6 pass 2 fail
Pass 20 Mar 2026 279,490 miles

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Pass 31 Mar 2025 272,204 miles
Pass 26 Mar 2024 263,320 miles

Offside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Pass 30 Mar 2023 255,153 miles
Fail 16 Mar 2023 255,143 miles

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

Fail 16 Mar 2023 255,143 miles

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (1.2.1 (b) (i))

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

Pass 10 Mar 2022 246,237 miles

Nearside Rear Outer Tyre date code not visible on a tyre fitted to a rear axle of a bus also cut on wall (5.2.3 (n) (i))

Offside Front Speedometer not sufficiently illuminated (7.8 (c) (i))

Offside Rear Parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. H/Brake only 19% (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Upper Air dryer curly pipe p-clip above axle not secured

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

Pass 24 Feb 2021 237,355 miles

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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YX58 DVO is a 2008 Alexander Dennis Unknown in Purple with a 4,500cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 8 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 YX58 DVO, 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 YX58 DVO registered?

YX58 DVO is a 2008 Alexander Dennis Unknown, first registered on 1 September 2008.

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