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LK08 DWY

2008 Alexander Dennis Unknown

Red Diesel 4500cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires28 Jan 2026
Tests4 (3 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

178,003 mi
Last recorded178,003 miles
Recorded on29 Jan 2025
Typical for 2008 Alexander Dennis Unknown97,755 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLK08 DWY
MakeAlexander Dennis
ModelUnknown
Year2008
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine4,500cc
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MOT History

3 pass 1 fail
Pass 29 Jan 2025 178,003 miles
Pass 1 May 2024 172,340 miles
Pass 18 May 2023 164,536 miles

Exit door anti slip edging lifting at one end

Nearside Rear 4th seat N/Side, floor step anti slip insert edgeing missing.

Fail 9 May 2023 164,535 miles

Front Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Rear Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn Panhard rod (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Steering column top bearing excessively worn (2.2.2 (b))

Exit door anti slip edging lifting at one end

Nearside Rear 4th seat N/Side, floor step anti slip insert edgeing missing.

Offside Rear Outer Tyre obviously under inflated (5.2.3 (l))

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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LK08 DWY is a 2008 Alexander Dennis Unknown in Red with a 4,500cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 4 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 LK08 DWY, 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 LK08 DWY registered?

LK08 DWY is a 2008 Alexander Dennis Unknown, first registered on 21 August 2008.

Is LK08 DWY safe to buy?

The MOT history for LK08 DWY shows 4 tests with a 75% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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