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AE08 NVS

2008 Alexander Dennis Unknown

Yellow Diesel 4500cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires18 May 2026
Tests7 (5 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

40,868 mi
Last recorded40,868 miles
Recorded on19 May 2025
Typical for 2008 Alexander Dennis Unknown97,755 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAE08 NVS
MakeAlexander Dennis
ModelUnknown
Year2008
ColourYellow
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine4,500cc
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MOT History

5 pass 2 fail
Pass 19 May 2025 40,868 miles
Pass 18 Nov 2024 36,944 miles
Pass 15 Nov 2023 26,697 miles

Offside Front Vehicle structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security air bag mount (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Offside Rear Vehicle structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security above air bag (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Fail 10 Nov 2023 26,697 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Oil leaking excessively from engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Vehicle structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security air bag mount (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Offside Rear Vehicle structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security above air bag (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Pass 17 Nov 2022 12,157 miles
Pass 2 Nov 2021 36 miles
Fail 26 Oct 2021 35 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.2.2 (g))

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (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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AE08 NVS is a 2008 Alexander Dennis Unknown in Yellow with a 4,500cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 7 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71.4%.

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 AE08 NVS, 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 AE08 NVS registered?

AE08 NVS is a 2008 Alexander Dennis Unknown, first registered on 14 August 2008.

Is AE08 NVS safe to buy?

The MOT history for AE08 NVS shows 7 tests with a 71.4% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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