Dennis Unknown (1987)

563 real MOT outcomes analysed

1987 Dennis Unknown

CarHunch is tracking 563 1987 Dennis Unknown vehicles on UK roads. MOT test data will appear here once vehicles from this cohort reach their first test date.

MOT statistics not available

We have 563 1987 Dennis Unknown vehicles in our database, but the DVLA's digital MOT records for vehicles of this age don't include reliable pass/fail outcomes — detailed test statistics aren't available for this vintage.

What to check before buying a 1987 Dennis Unknown

Practical pre-purchase checks for this age and model.

  • 📋 Check the full MOT history. Look for recurring advisories — slow-building issues like corrosion or brake wear patterns show up years before they become failures. Enter the reg below for a full AI analysis.
  • 🔍 Inspect for corrosion in person. Brake pipes, sills, subframes, and chassis legs. Surface rust is normal at this age; structural rust is a serious problem that's expensive to fix and can fail an MOT.
  • 🛞 Check tyres and brakes. The most common advisory items at this age. Budget for replacement if they're near the limit — factor this into your offer price.
  • 📄 Run an HPI check. The MOT history won't show outstanding finance, insurance write-offs, or stolen status — an HPI check will.

Before you buy a Dennis Unknown

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Pass Rate by Fuel Type

Fuel type Vehicles Pass rate Avg failures
Diesel (99%) 559 0% 0
Petrol (1%) 4 0% 0

Most Common MOT Issues — 1987 Dennis Unknown

Based on actual MOT test records for this model. Percentage shows how often each item appears across all vehicles in this cohort.

  • 100%
    moisture around rear dif
  • 100%
    Offside Axle king pin has slight play in pin and/or bush
  • 100%
    Central Rear Oil leak, but not excessive slight oil leak on diff
  • 100%
    Nearside Axle king pin has slight play in pin and/or bush
  • 100%
    nearside & offside front king pins have slight movement
  • 100%
    Service brake efficiency below requirements
  • 100%
    slight play in offside front king pin
  • 100%
    Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt several track rod end boots in listed condition and repaired with compound rubber sealant

Data covers a 3-year window centred on 1987. Counts include advisories and failures.

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