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P297 MWE

1997 Dennis Unknown

Red Diesel 8300cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires22 Jan 2020
Tests3 (2 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

38,325 mi
Last recorded38,325 miles
Recorded on23 Jan 2019
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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP297 MWE
MakeDennis
ModelUnknown
Year1997
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine8,300cc

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MOT History

2 pass 1 fail
Pass 23 Jan 2019 38,325 miles
Fail 21 Jan 2019 38,325 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has an excessively worn bush (5.3.2 (c))

Offside Front Outer Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a))

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has an excessively worn bush (5.3.2 (c))

Rear Fuel tank insecure only secured with one strap (6.1.3 (a) (i))

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Pass 3 Jan 2018 38,297 miles

How Reliable is the Dennis Unknown?

Based on 1,061 MOT tests across 474 vehicles.

81.4%
Pass Rate
1,406
Miles/Year
25
Year Lifespan
474
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

outline marker lamp(s) not working 6
Service brake: efficiency below requirements 6
position lamp(s) not working 6
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P297 MWE is a 1997 Dennis Unknown in Red with a 8,300cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 3 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

The most common reason a Dennis Unknown fails its MOT is outline marker lamp(s) not working, accounting for 6 recorded failures. If you're considering buying P297 MWE, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Dennis Unknown typically stays on UK roads for around 25 years. At 29 years old, this Dennis Unknown is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was P297 MWE registered?

P297 MWE is a 1997 Dennis Unknown, first registered on 1 May 1997.

Is P297 MWE safe to buy?

The MOT history for P297 MWE shows 3 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.

Does P297 MWE have outstanding finance?

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