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Y185 RCR

2001 Dennis Dart

White Diesel 5883cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires23 Jan 2014
Tests2 (1 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate50%

Mileage

142,097 mi
Last recorded142,097 miles
Recorded on24 Jan 2013
Typical for 2001 Dennis Dart45,613 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationY185 RCR
MakeDennis
ModelDart
Year2001
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine5,883cc

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MOT History

1 pass 1 fail
Pass 24 Jan 2013 142,097 miles

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

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

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

slight corrosion on various chassis members

slight oil leak at the engine area

Fail 21 Jan 2013 142,067 miles

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

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

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

slight corrosion on various chassis members

slight oil leak at the engine area

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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Y185 RCR is a 2001 Dennis Dart in White with a 5,883cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 2 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 50%.

Across all 2001 Dennis Dart models, the average MOT pass rate is 83.9% with a typical mileage of 45,613 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 Y185 RCR, 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 25 years old, this Dennis Dart is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

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What year was Y185 RCR registered?

Y185 RCR is a 2001 Dennis Dart, first registered on 15 March 2001.

Is Y185 RCR safe to buy?

The MOT history for Y185 RCR shows 2 tests with a 50% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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