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R649 TLM

1998 Dennis Dart

Red Diesel 5900cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires12 Oct 2011
Tests7 (5 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR649 TLM
MakeDennis
ModelDart
Year1998
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine5,900cc

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MOT History

5 pass 2 fail
Pass 13 Oct 2010

slight chassis corrosion

slight play in both k.pins

Pass 22 Sep 2009 18,030 miles
Fail 8 Sep 2009 18,021 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.6)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.6)

Pass 14 Oct 2008 16,263 miles
Pass 10 Oct 2007 61,633 miles
Pass 23 Oct 2006 57,849 miles
Fail 19 Oct 2006 57,838 miles

Front Brake valve leaking (3.6.A.1)

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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R649 TLM is a 1998 Dennis Dart in Red with a 5,900cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 7 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71.4%.

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 R649 TLM, 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 28 years old, this Dennis Dart is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was R649 TLM registered?

R649 TLM is a 1998 Dennis Dart, first registered on 30 January 1998.

Is R649 TLM safe to buy?

The MOT history for R649 TLM shows 7 tests with a 71.4% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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