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M455 LLJ

1995 Dennis Dart

Yellow Diesel 5800cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires6 Aug 2026
Tests15 (9 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

491,830 mi
Last recorded491,830 miles
Recorded on7 Aug 2025
Typical for 1995 Dennis Dart380,118 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationM455 LLJ
MakeDennis
ModelDart
Year1995
ColourYellow
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine5,800cc
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MOT History

9 pass 6 fail
Pass 7 Aug 2025 491,830 miles
Pass 25 Jul 2024 491,830 miles
Pass 25 Jul 2023 491,834 miles

Nearside Rear Inner Tyre over ten years old fitted to a rear axle of a bus (5.2.3 (m))

Nearside Rear Outer Tyre over ten years old fitted to a rear axle of a bus (5.2.3 (m))

Offside Rear Inner Tyre over ten years old fitted to a rear axle of a bus (5.2.3 (m))

Offside Rear Outer Tyre over ten years old fitted to a rear axle of a bus (5.2.3 (m))

Fail 24 Jul 2023 491,830 miles

Nearside Front Tyre over ten years old is fitted to a front axle of a bus or coach (5.2.3 (m)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear Inner Tyre over ten years old fitted to a rear axle of a bus (5.2.3 (m))

Nearside Rear Outer Tyre over ten years old fitted to a rear axle of a bus (5.2.3 (m))

Offside Rear Inner Tyre over ten years old fitted to a rear axle of a bus (5.2.3 (m))

Offside Rear Outer Tyre over ten years old fitted to a rear axle of a bus (5.2.3 (m))

Pass 30 Jul 2021 491,830 miles
Fail 19 Jul 2021 491,850 miles

Nearside Front Side repeater not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Brake lining(s) contaminated Hub oil leaking (1.1.13 (b))

Nearside Rear Service brake effort inadequate at a wheel (1.2.1 (a) (i))

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

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

Nearside Front Steering linkage ball joint ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

Offside Front Steering linkage ball joint ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

Pass 24 Jul 2020 491,830 miles

Some chassis corrosion underside of veheicle

Fail 29 Apr 2019 491,830 miles

Nearside Rear Brake drum contaminated (1.1.14 (b))

Nearside Rear Service brake effort inadequate at a wheel (1.2.1 (a) (i))

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

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

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive Rear Spring Hanger (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Pass 20 Mar 2018 491,793 miles

Engine damp with fuel

Pass 24 Mar 2017 491,772 miles
Pass 30 Mar 2016 491,740 miles
Pass 12 Dec 2013 491,740 miles

Front Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

engine oil leak

Fail 3 Dec 2013 491,740 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

engine oil leak

Fail 13 Nov 2013

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

engine oil leak

nsr 3 rd row seat slightly loose

Fail 30 Oct 2013 491,740 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

rear brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

rear brakes release unevenly (3.7.B.4)

Offside Rear Air brake cylinder/actuator leaking (3.6.A.1) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear rear brake binding (3.7.B.1) DANGEROUS

engine oil leak

nsr 3 rd row seat slightly loose

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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M455 LLJ is a 1995 Dennis Dart in Yellow with a 5,800cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60%.

Across all 1995 Dennis Dart models, the average MOT pass rate is 81.1% with a typical mileage of 380,118 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 M455 LLJ, 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 31 years old, this Dennis Dart is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was M455 LLJ registered?

M455 LLJ is a 1995 Dennis Dart, first registered on 1 April 1995.

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