1985 DENNIS SS13310.5L DIESEL

The 1985 Dennis SS133 has a recorded mileage of 80,294 miles, equating to roughly 1,958 miles per year over its 41-year lifespan. This low annual mileage suggests either infrequent use or extended periods of inactivity, which can lead to component degradation from lack of operation rather than wear from regular driving. The vehicle’s MOT history shows a mix of passed and failed tests, but the most recent recorded entry is from 2013, over a decade ago. This absence of recent MOT data raises concerns about the vehicle’s current compliance and mechanical integrity. The 2013 MOT failure highlights two specific issues: insufficient windscreen washer fluid and a non-functional offside stop lamp. These are minor but safety-critical defects, as adequate washer fluid is essential for visibility, and a faulty stop lamp increases collision risk. However, the same date also includes a passed MOT with no defects recorded, which may indicate a procedural error or conflicting data. Regardless, the lack of MOT records after 2013 means there is no evidence of the vehicle’s condition in the past 13 years. Earlier MOTs show limited issues: a minor exhaust leak in 2007 and a near-limit tyre in 2006. These were addressed, as both were passed in subsequent tests.