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J198 PEY

1991 Dennis Dart

Blue Diesel 5900cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires30 Apr 2027
Tests7 (6 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate85.7%

Mileage

141,265 mi
Last recorded141,265 miles
Recorded on25 Apr 2026
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Vehicle Details

RegistrationJ198 PEY
MakeDennis
ModelDart
Year1991
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine5,900cc
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MOT History

6 pass 1 fail
Pass 25 Apr 2026 141,265 miles
Pass 12 Apr 2025 140,265 miles
Pass 1 May 2024 139,646 miles
Pass 9 Apr 2022 138,353 miles
Pass 12 Dec 2020 137,984 miles

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 30 Nov 2019 137,836 miles

Front Drag link end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Fail 13 Nov 2019 137,812 miles

Nearside Front Outline marker lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Outline marker lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

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

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Rear Exhaust system insecure (6.1.2 (a))

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

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

Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Front Drag link end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Nearside Rear box section near wheel arch corroded

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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J198 PEY is a 1991 Dennis Dart in Blue with a 5,900cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 7 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 85.7%.

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 J198 PEY, 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 35 years old, this Dennis Dart is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was J198 PEY registered?

J198 PEY is a 1991 Dennis Dart, first registered on 1 November 1991.

Is J198 PEY safe to buy?

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