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HV02 PCU

2002 Dennis Unknown

White Diesel 5883cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires6 May 2027
Tests13 (7 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate53.8%

Mileage

69,244 mi
Last recorded69,244 miles
Recorded on7 May 2026
Typical for 2002 Dennis Unknown99,445 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationHV02 PCU
MakeDennis
ModelUnknown
Year2002
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine5,883cc

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MOT History

7 pass 6 fail
Pass 7 May 2026 69,244 miles

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

Fail 7 May 2026 69,239 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (1.6 (b))

Nearside Rear Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Upper Outline marker lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

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

Front Coolant leak ()

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

Pass 30 Apr 2025 69,180 miles

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

Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced general chassis condition (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Fail 23 Oct 2023 69,170 miles

Nearside Rear Suspension bellows leaking Air leak (5.3.5 (c))

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

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

Pass 3 Nov 2022 68,987 miles

Nearside Electrical wiring inadequately secured Under middle door (4.11 (a) (i))

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

Pass 2 Nov 2021 68,882 miles

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

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

Pass 17 Sep 2020 68,490 miles

Coolant leak ()

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

Fail 17 Sep 2020 68,490 miles

Coolant leak ()

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

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

Pass 10 Aug 2018 67,059 miles

Offside Rear Leaf spring has slight wear in an anchor pin and/or bush & nearside rear (5.3.4 (a) (i))

general corrosion to under side of vehicle/box section area's

Fail 18 Jun 2018 67,009 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on main beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a))

Nearside Rear Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))

Offside Rear Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))

Parking brake efficiency less than 50% of the required value (1.4.2 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Fail 9 May 2018

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (3.7.B.5b)

Offside Front Outer Vehicle structure has an unsatisfactory modification, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings damage to chassis and excessive rot to that area (6.1.B.2) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Lower Brake pipe inappropriately repaired copper brake pipe repaired with plastic speed fit (3.6.A.3) DANGEROUS

Fail 8 Jan 2018 66,904 miles

Service brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Pass 9 Dec 2016 59,538 miles

How Reliable is the Dennis Unknown?

Based on 1,061 MOT tests across 474 vehicles.

81.4%
Pass Rate
1,406
Miles/Year
25
Year Lifespan
474
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

outline marker lamp(s) not working 6
Service brake: efficiency below requirements 6
position lamp(s) not working 6
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HV02 PCU is a 2002 Dennis Unknown in White with a 5,883cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 53.8%.

Across all 2002 Dennis Unknown models, the average MOT pass rate is 78.1% with a typical mileage of 99,445 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 Unknown fails its MOT is outline marker lamp(s) not working, accounting for 6 recorded failures. If you're considering buying HV02 PCU, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Dennis Unknown typically stays on UK roads for around 25 years. At 24 years old, this Dennis Unknown is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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HV02 PCU is a 2002 Dennis Unknown, first registered on 1 March 2002.

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