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N652 CDB

1996 Dennis Dart

Orange Diesel 5000cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires7 Aug 2026
Tests6 (4 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

644,291 mi
Last recorded644,291 miles
Recorded on8 Aug 2025
Typical for 1996 Dennis Dart88,887 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationN652 CDB
MakeDennis
ModelDart
Year1996
ColourOrange
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine5,000cc

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MOT History

4 pass 2 fail
Pass 8 Aug 2025 644,291 miles
Fail 7 Aug 2025 644,255 miles

Oil leaking excessively from transmission Gearbox oil leaking from front o/s of gearbox (8.4.1 (a) (i))

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

Pass 1 Aug 2024 643,910 miles

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

Pass 7 Jun 2023 643,783 miles

Oil leak, but not excessive Sump gasket leaking on auto gearbox (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Fail 2 Jun 2023 643,644 miles

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

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

Oil leak, but not excessive Sump gasket leaking on auto gearbox (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 12 May 2012 643,471 miles

Nearside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Offside Inner Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.2b)

Offside Outer Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.2b)

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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N652 CDB is a 1996 Dennis Dart in Orange with a 5,000cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 6 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

Across all 1996 Dennis Dart models, the average MOT pass rate is 85.5% with a typical mileage of 88,887 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 N652 CDB, 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 30 years old, this Dennis Dart is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was N652 CDB registered?

N652 CDB is a 1996 Dennis Dart, first registered on 20 May 1996.

Is N652 CDB safe to buy?

The MOT history for N652 CDB shows 6 tests with a 66.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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