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P317 MLD

1996 Dennis Dart

Red Diesel 5900cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires10 Jun 2008
Tests2 (2 pass, 0 fail)
Pass rate100%

Mileage

6,267 mi
Last recorded6,267 miles
Recorded on29 May 2007
Typical for 1996 Dennis Dart88,887 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP317 MLD
MakeDennis
ModelDart
Year1996
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine5,900cc

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MOT History

2 pass
Pass 29 May 2007 6,267 miles

1 windscreen bottle not fully secure, held in place with plastic ties †2 both n/s/r and o/s/r light units, pannels they are mounted to are not fully secure at bottom †3 main coil air pipe [above o/s off gearbox] surport bracket missing

4 thorrtle cable resting on top off retard †5 cables resting on top gearbox very close to prop shaft

Brake has a slight discharge of oil (3.6.F.2)

Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Power steering pump has slight seepage from a component (2.3.1b)

Pass 20 May 2006 1,559 miles

1 windscreen washer bottle held in place with platic ties

2 rear emergency window transfers missing also both hammer missing

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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P317 MLD is a 1996 Dennis Dart in Red with a 5,900cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 2 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 100%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 P317 MLD, 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 P317 MLD registered?

P317 MLD is a 1996 Dennis Dart, first registered on 1 October 1996.

Is P317 MLD safe to buy?

The MOT history for P317 MLD shows 2 tests with a 100% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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