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J80 NGC

2001 Dennis Dart

Multi-colour Diesel 5883cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires3 Feb 2026
Tests10 (7 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate70%

Mileage

38,858 mi
Last recorded38,858 miles
Recorded on4 Feb 2025
Typical for 2001 Dennis Dart45,613 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationJ80 NGC
MakeDennis
ModelDart
Year2001
ColourMulti-colour
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine5,883cc

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MOT History

7 pass 3 fail
Pass 4 Feb 2025 38,858 miles

Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Fail 21 Jan 2025 38,712 miles

Nearside Rear Air brake cylinder/actuator damaged (1.1.16 (a) (i))

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

Offside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Pass 7 Aug 2023 38,604 miles

Offside Position lamp with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning (4.2.1 (a) (i))

Offside Stop lamp(s) with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning (4.3.1 (a) (i))

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

Pass 19 Dec 2019 37,405 miles
Pass 5 Dec 2018 36,228 miles
Pass 20 Sep 2017 31,419 miles

Nearside Front Axle king pin has slight play in pin and/or bush (2.5.A.3a)

Offside Front Axle king pin has slight play in pin and/or bush (2.5.A.3a)

Fail 14 Sep 2017 31,374 miles

Fuel tank leaking (7.2.3)

Offside Rear Lower Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Nearside Front Axle king pin has slight play in pin and/or bush (2.5.A.3a)

Offside Front Axle king pin has slight play in pin and/or bush (2.5.A.3a)

Pass 15 Aug 2016 18,881 miles
Fail 9 Aug 2016 18,831 miles

Front Brakes imbalanced across an axle 40 % imbalance (3.7.B.5b)

Pass 14 Sep 2015 734 miles

Axle king pin has slight play in pin and/or bush nearside (2.5.A.3a)

chassis 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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J80 NGC is a 2001 Dennis Dart in Multi-colour with a 5,883cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70%.

Across all 2001 Dennis Dart models, the average MOT pass rate is 83.9% with a typical mileage of 45,613 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 Dart fails its MOT is service brake: efficiency below requirements, accounting for 18 recorded failures. If you're considering buying J80 NGC, 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 25 years old, this Dennis Dart is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

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What year was J80 NGC registered?

J80 NGC is a 2001 Dennis Dart, first registered on 1 September 2001.

Is J80 NGC safe to buy?

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