Alexander Dennis Unclassified
BusFrom 490 MOT tests. Above average for its class.
Common MOT failure categories
What goes wrong?
The most common MOT failure reasons are air leak causing a noticeable drop in pressure or audible air leak, the aim of a headlamp is not within limits laid down in the requirements, a suspension component missing and likely to become detached or directional stability impaired. The top issue, air leak causing a noticeable drop in pressure or audible air leak, caused 11 failures in 2024. If you need repairs before retesting, sites like BookMyGarage let you compare local prices.
| air leak causing a noticeable drop in pressure or audible air leak | 11 |
| the aim of a headlamp is not within limits laid down in the requirements | 5 |
| a suspension component missing, likely to become detached or directional stability impaired | 4 |
| steering linkage fouling any part of the vehicle | 4 |
| windscreen washers not working or not providing sufficient fluid to clear the windscreen | 3 |
| brake lining or pad missing or incorrectly mounted | 2 |
| the strength or continuity of the load bearing structure within 30cm of any sub-frame, spring or suspension component mounting (a 'prescribed area') is significantly reduced or inadequately repaired | 2 |
| wiper blade missing or obviously not clearing the windscreen | 2 |
| brakes imbalance across an axle such that the braking effort from any wheel is less than 70% of the maximum effort recorded from the other wheel on the same axle. | 2 |
| brake hose damaged and likely to fail | 2 |
By registration year
| Year | Pass rate | Top failures |
|---|---|---|
| 2008 | 92.4% | air leak causing a noticeable drop in pressure or audible air leak, a suspension component missing, likely to become detached or directional stability impaired |
Typical mileage
Half of all Unclassifieds tested had between 41,329 and 226,337 miles on the clock. A significant number are high-mileage vehicles.
At 111,942 median miles, the Unclassified has 0.007 failures per 10,000 miles driven.
Common questions
What is the Alexander Dennis Unclassified MOT pass rate?
The Alexander Dennis Unclassified has a 92.2% MOT pass rate based on 490 real MOT tests. This is above the national average.
What are common MOT failures on a Alexander Dennis Unclassified?
The most common MOT failure on the Alexander Dennis Unclassified is air leak causing a noticeable drop in pressure or audible air leak, which caused 11 failures. Other common issues include the aim of a headlamp is not within limits laid down in the requirements.
What is the typical mileage of a Alexander Dennis Unclassified at MOT?
The median mileage at MOT for a Alexander Dennis Unclassified is 111,942 miles. The middle 50% of vehicles tested have between 41,329 and 226,337 miles.
MOT data from DVSA anonymised test results, 2024 test year. Fleet data from DfT vehicle licensing statistics. Crown copyright, OGL v3.0. MOT pass rates are statistical summaries of test outcomes, not assessments of individual vehicle safety or condition. Always inspect a vehicle and check its full MOT history before purchasing. See terms of use.