Vehicle Details
Registration: NK53 TKZ
Chassis: Transbus MPD
Bodywork: Transbus Mini Pointer
Depot: Alpha Recovery, Weetslade
Livery: GNE Red
Year new: 2003
Vehicle History
April 2017
Go North East
This vehicle has been sold for scrap to Alpha Recovery, Weetslade.
November 2016
Go North East
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This vehicle has been withdrawn from service at Riverside Depot, due to engine failure. It will be replaced by Dennis MPD/Alexander Mini Pointer 605 (NK54 NUA) once defects on this vehicle are repaired at Washington. However; depending on minibus vehicle requirements, this vehicle could be repaired and reinstated.
September 2016
Go North East
Following the entry into service of new low-carbon emission Optare Solo SR M925 vehicles at Deptford Depot, this vehicle has transferred from Deptford Depot to Riverside, to allow for the withdrawal of other Mini Pointer Darts which are older or are in worse condition.
October 2015
Go North East
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Following repaint into Go North East's corporate livery, this vehicle has transferred from Hexham Depot to Deptford.
September 2015
Go North East
This vehicle has been repainted into Go North East's corporate livery.
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April 2011
Go North East
Ahead of impending transfer to Percy Main Depot where it will form part of the "Cobalt Clipper" 309/310 service allocation, this vehicle has been repainted into a plain silver base livery.
April 2007
Go North East
This vehicle has been repainted into a purple cream base livery, and has also received "The Drifter" branding, for services 60 (Sunderland - Seaham - Parkside) and 61 (Sunderland - Murton).
April 2017
Go North East
Presently unbranded; this vehicle has returned to service at Riverside Depot, where it will see allocation to "Citylink" service 57.
April 2019
Go North East
In line with the operation of "Toon Link" services 6 and X31 transferring from Stanley Depot to Riverside, this vehicle has also transferred to Riverside.
April 2014
Go North East
Following recent repaint; this vehicle has received "South Tyne" branding, with sub-branding for services 88/88A.
April 2009
Go North East
This vehicle has received "Coaster" branding, with sub-branding for service 1 (Gateshead - Whitley Bay).