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M61 VJO

1995 Dennis Dart

Multi-colour Diesel 5900cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires3 Sep 2026
Tests15 (12 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

24,351 mi
Last recorded24,351 miles
Recorded on4 Sep 2025
Typical for 1995 Dennis Dart380,118 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationM61 VJO
MakeDennis
ModelDart
Year1995
ColourMulti-colour
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine5,900cc

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MOT History

12 pass 3 fail
Pass 4 Sep 2025 24,351 miles

Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

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

corrosion to underside

tyres perished

Fail 1 Sep 2025 24,351 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on main beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Steering linkage ball joint ball joint dust cover excessively damaged or deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt x4 (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

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

corrosion to underside

tyres perished

Pass 22 Aug 2024 23,644 miles

Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

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

all tyres perished

corrosion to underside

headlight aim present but poor

o/s mirror loose

Pass 29 Aug 2023 23,028 miles

Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

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

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

all tyres perished

n/s headlight aim present but poor

surface corrosion to underside

Pass 1 Sep 2022 22,691 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

ball joint gaitors split

brake hoses corroded

surface corrosion

tyres perished

Pass 5 Aug 2021 21,803 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Rear Drag link end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

Pass 26 Jun 2019 88,252 miles

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

Fail 16 May 2019 88,252 miles

Stop lamp(s) remains on when the brakes are released (4.3.2 (a) (iii)) DANGEROUS

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

Pass 17 May 2018 38,825 miles
Pass 16 May 2017 19,410 miles
Pass 12 May 2016 388,252 miles

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases silencer (7.1.2)

Pass 15 May 2015 388,252 miles

corrosion on base of battery box

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

Pass 30 Apr 2014 388,252 miles
Fail 30 Apr 2014 388,252 miles

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 18 Mar 2013 388,252 miles

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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M61 VJO is a 1995 Dennis Dart in Multi-colour with a 5,900cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 M61 VJO, 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 M61 VJO registered?

M61 VJO is a 1995 Dennis Dart, first registered on 1 March 1995.

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