Dennis Elite Reliability, MOT Pass Rate & Common Faults
Free Dennis Elite car check
Is the Dennis Elite reliable? We analysed 495 real MOT tests across 135 vehicles to find out.
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The Dennis Elite is above average for reliability based on real UK MOT data. Here's everything you need to know before buying a used Dennis Elite.
Dennis Elite Number Plates
Number plates registered to a Dennis Elite. Click on any registration for full vehicle details — including MOT history, mileage records, previous owners and damage history.
Dennis Elite Mileage — What's Normal?
How many miles does a typical Dennis Elite owner drive per year? Use this to check if a car you're looking at has suspiciously low or high mileage.
Dennis Elite Mileage Distribution
Total mileage recorded across all Dennis Elite MOT tests. If the car you're looking at is above the 75th percentile, it's done more miles than most.
How Does the Dennis Elite Compare?
MOT pass rates compared to similar models. Click any model for the full breakdown.
| Model | Pass Rate | Tests | Typical Mileage | Lifespan |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Dennis Elite THIS CAR | 89.3% | 495 | 140,237 mi | — yrs |
| Dennis Unknown | 81.4% | 1,061 | 125,160 mi | 25 yrs |
| Dennis Dart | 82% | 713 | 105,010 mi | 33 yrs |
| Wk Bikes 125 | 66% | 662 | 4,205 mi | 13 yrs |
| Ford Mustang 55 Edition Auto | 87.5% | 375 | 16,215 mi | — yrs |
Compared to the Dennis Unknown (81.4% pass rate) and the Dennis Dart (82.0% pass rate), the Dennis Elite outperforms both on MOT reliability.
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Check a specific Dennis EliteShould you buy a used Dennis Elite?
The Dennis Elite has an overall MOT pass rate of 89.3% across 495 real MOT tests — comfortably above the UK average, which puts it among the more reliable models on UK roads.
A typical Dennis Elite owner drives around 12,757 miles per year. If the car you're looking at is significantly above this, expect more wear on suspension, brakes and tyres. If it's well below, the vehicle may have been sitting unused — check for perished rubber, corroded discs and stale fluids.
Before committing to a purchase, we recommend running a full vehicle history check on the specific car. This will reveal any outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies that the seller may not disclose — and that the MOT data alone can't tell you.