Dennis Unknown (1999)

2,276 real MOT outcomes analysed • 1.3% first-time pass rate

1999 Dennis Unknown

CarHunch is tracking 2,276 1999 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 2,276 1999 Dennis Unknown vehicles on record but don't have enough MOT test data to show reliable statistics for this cohort.

What to check before buying a 1999 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.

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Pass Rate by Fuel Type

Fuel type Vehicles Pass rate Avg failures
Diesel (99%) 2,256 1.3% 0.01
Gas (0%) 11 0% 0
Petrol (0%) 7 0% 0
LPG (0%) 1 0% 0
Electric (0%) 1 0% 0

Mileage Distribution

Most 1999 Dennis Unknown vehicles sit in the blue band. If the car you're looking at is outside it, it's either unusually low or high mileage for its age.

49,688
low mileage
155,797
typical
254,995
high mileage

Half of all 1999 Dennis Unknown vehicles fall between 49,688 and 254,995 miles.

1999 Dennis Unknown — Still on the Road

10 vehicles still getting MOTs in 2024 — 63% of the peak remain.

13 10 2017 2024

Based on vehicles from this manufacture year that had at least one MOT test in each calendar year. Data from 2017–2024.

Most Common MOT Issues — 1999 Dennis Unknown

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

  • 19.1%
    Oil leak, but not excessive
  • 17.6%
    Service brake efficiency below requirements
  • 11.8%
    Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2
  • 10.3%
    Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced
  • 7.4%
    Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced
  • 5.9%
    Offside Rear Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced
  • 5.9%
    Parking brake efficiency below requirements
  • 5.9%
    Nearside Rear Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced

Data covers a 3-year window centred on 1999. Counts include advisories and failures.

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