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S539 JLM

1998 Dennis Dart

White Diesel 8500cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires12 Mar 2022
Tests12 (9 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

237,960 mi
Last recorded237,960 miles
Recorded on5 Mar 2021
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Vehicle Details

RegistrationS539 JLM
MakeDennis
ModelDart
Year1998
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine8,500cc

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MOT History

9 pass 3 fail
Pass 5 Mar 2021 237,960 miles
Pass 21 Feb 2020 237,170 miles

Offside Front Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Pass 21 Feb 2019 235,632 miles

Offside Front Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Offside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Fail 21 Feb 2019 235,632 miles

Nearside Rear Outer Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Offside Front Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Offside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Pass 13 Mar 2018 234,388 miles
Fail 13 Mar 2018 234,388 miles

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Pass 15 Feb 2017 233,304 miles
Pass 24 Feb 2016 232,028 miles

Offside Front Steering pivot point has slight play king pin (2.2.B.1g)

Fail 18 Feb 2016 232,022 miles

Nearside Front Steering pivot point has excessive play king pin (2.2.B.1g)

Nearside Rear position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Offside Front Steering pivot point has slight play king pin (2.2.B.1g)

Pass 19 Feb 2015 230,516 miles
Pass 20 Feb 2014 228,782 miles
Pass 19 Mar 2013 227,010 miles

Nearside Front Axle king pin has slight play in pin and/or bush (2.5.A.3a)

Offside Rear Lower Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

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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S539 JLM is a 1998 Dennis Dart in White with a 8,500cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 S539 JLM, 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 S539 JLM registered?

S539 JLM is a 1998 Dennis Dart, first registered on 18 September 1998.

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