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K407 FHJ

1993 Dennis Dart

Yellow Diesel 5900cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires6 Mar 2020
Tests15 (9 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

52,673 mi
Last recorded52,673 miles
Recorded on25 Feb 2019
Typical for 1993 Dennis Dart493,516 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationK407 FHJ
MakeDennis
ModelDart
Year1993
ColourYellow
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine5,900cc
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MOT History

9 pass 6 fail
Pass 25 Feb 2019 52,673 miles

2x offside marker lights not working

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

all under body box sections corroding

moisture around diesel tank

nearside & offside rear mudflaps missing

nearside front headlamps deteriorating

Fail 25 Feb 2019 52,673 miles

2x offside marker lights not working

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

Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

all under body box sections corroding

moisture around diesel tank

nearside & offside rear mudflaps missing

nearside front headlamps deteriorating

Pass 7 Mar 2018 5,142 miles

all underbody box sections corroding

nearside & offside front anti roll bar rubber mounts deteriorating

nearside front headlamp deteriorating

offside front wiper arm slight play

rear mudflaps missing

Fail 23 Feb 2018 5,136 miles

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

all underbody box sections corroding

nearside & offside front anti roll bar rubber mounts deteriorating

nearside front headlamp deteriorating

offside front wiper arm slight play

rear mudflaps missing

Pass 6 Feb 2017 4,944 miles

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit on limit now (4.1.E.1)

all under body box sections corroding

nearside front headlamp deteriorating

rear mudflaps missing

Pass 4 Mar 2016 4,649 miles

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

all four rear tyres worn close to legal limit

all rear box sections corroding

nearside headlamp deteriorating

nearside rear side wall tyre cut (no cords showing)

slight play in the drag link ball joint

Fail 12 Feb 2016 4,615 miles

Nearside Front Braking system leaking air tank marked with yellow chalk (3.6.A.1)

Offside Front Headlamp insecure (1.7.3)

Offside Rear Body or chassis is damaged, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings behind rear axle (6.1.B.2)

Offside Rear Braking system leaking in front of rear axle (3.6.A.1)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

all four rear tyres worn close to limit

slight play in drag link balljoint

Pass 24 Feb 2015 4,367 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

all rear four tyres close to limit

nearside and offside rear body mounts corroding

nearside and offside rear box sections corroding

nearside and offside rear mud flaps missing

nearside and offside rear shock absorber mounts corroding

nearside rear outer tyre outer wall cut not ( no cord showing )

various engine/gearbox oil leaks

Fail 9 Feb 2015 4,336 miles

Nearside Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

all four rear tyres close to limit

nearside & offside rear body mounts corroding

nearside & offside rear box sections corroding

nearside & offside rear mudflaps missing

nearside & offside rear shock absorber mounts corroding

nearside front headlamp deteriorating

nearside rear tyre side wall cut (no cords showing)

various engine / gearbox oil leaks

Pass 30 Jan 2014 3,927 miles

all four rear tyres wearing close to limit

nearside & offside rear mudflap missing

nearside & offside rear shock mount areas corroding

nearside front headlamp deteriorating

nearside rear bodymount corroding

nearside rear inner tyre has cut in the sidewall

various engine /gearbox oil leaks

Pass 13 Feb 2013 36,012 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp damaged but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

corrosion around nearside & offside rear shock mount areas (not excessive)

nearside & offside side markers inop

nearside rear inner tyre sidewall cut (no cords showing)

offside front mudflap missing

various oil leaks around engine area

Fail 7 Feb 2013 36,002 miles

Brake valve leaking (3.6.A.1)

Offside Front Air/vacuum reservoir insecurely mounted (3.6.A.2a)

Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Rear Fuel tank leaking (7.2.3)

Nearside Front Headlamp damaged but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

corrosion around nearside & offside rear shock mount areas (not excessive)

nearside & offside side markers inop

nearside rear inner tyre sidewall cut (no cords showing)

offside front mudflap missing

various oil leaks around engine area

Fail 23 Jun 2011 3,050 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim aimed so that it dazzles other road users (1.8.A.1a)

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Headlamp aim aimed so that it dazzles other road users (1.8.A.1a)

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Offside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Rust to under body

Pass 19 Jun 2010 661 miles

Nail in offside rear tyre

all four rear tyres worn (3mm)

one of four rear reflectors missing (offside rear)

Pass 22 Jun 2009 23 miles

nearside rear crossmember / bumper mounts rusting

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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K407 FHJ is a 1993 Dennis Dart in Yellow with a 5,900cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60%.

Across all 1993 Dennis Dart models, the average MOT pass rate is 76.4% with a typical mileage of 493,516 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 K407 FHJ, 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 33 years old, this Dennis Dart is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was K407 FHJ registered?

K407 FHJ is a 1993 Dennis Dart, first registered on 1 April 1993.

Is K407 FHJ safe to buy?

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