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H15 DTD

1998 Dodge Dakota

Red Petrol 5900cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires16 Jul 2024
Tests9 (6 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

121,776 mi
Last recorded121,776 miles
Recorded on17 Jul 2023
Typical for 1998 Dodge Dakota91,970 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationH15 DTD
MakeDodge
ModelDakota
Year1998
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine5,900cc
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MOT History

6 pass 3 fail
Pass 17 Jul 2023 121,776 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Pass 16 May 2022 116,391 miles

Hydraulic leak, but not excessive rear diff (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Oil leak, but not excessive front (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Fail 27 Apr 2022 116,266 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (1.6 (b))

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

Exhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))

Exhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds manufacturer's specified limits (8.2.1.2 (a))

Exhaust catalytic converter missing where one was fitted as standard (8.2.1.1 (a))

Exhaust emissions likely to be affected by an exhaust leak (8.2.1.1 (b))

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Track rod end modification unsafe nut lose (2.1.3 (f) (i))

Central Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Hydraulic leak, but not excessive rear diff weeping (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material inner bay (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Front Inner Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive sump weeping (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 8 Jul 2016 113,752 miles

Underside has slight surface corrosion

Pass 9 Jul 2009 112,159 miles

front brake pipes corroding

os seat belt sligh tfluffing

power steering slight leak

slight exhaust leak

very slight pulsing on both siders rear

Fail 11 Jun 2009 112,126 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content at idle excessive (7.3.D.4)

Exhaust has part of the system excessively deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Nearside Obligatory mirror seriously damaged, affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear fog lamp does not face the rear (1.3.2a)

Offside Rear fog lamp not visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.6b)

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Nearside Front brake disc excessively scored (3.5.1h) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i) DANGEROUS

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b) DANGEROUS

Offside Seat belt retracting mechanism defective (5.2.5b) DANGEROUS

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Seat belt damaged but not affecting the operation of the belt (5.2.2a)

Rear Leaf spring has a slightly deteriorated shackle pin rubber bush not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.B.2)

Rear position lamp(s) slightly affected by the operation of another lamp (1.1.A.3f)

power steering system leaking slightly

Pass 20 Jun 2007 104,556 miles

Offside Front Front suspension has slight play in a upper suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Fail 19 Jun 2007 104,488 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Offside Front Upper Suspension arm rubber mounting deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear fog lamp missing (1.3.2a)

Nearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Oil leak

Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Pass 21 Oct 2005 99,021 miles

How Reliable is the Dodge Dakota?

Based on 1,551 MOT tests across 159 vehicles.

74.4%
Pass Rate
2,387
Miles/Year
29
Year Lifespan
159
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

fog lamp not working 49
Brake pipe excessively corroded 46
Direction indicator incorrect colour 34
Side repeater missing 24
position lamp(s) not working 24
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H15 DTD is a 1998 Dodge Dakota in Red with a 5,900cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 9 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

Across all 1998 Dodge Dakota models, the average MOT pass rate is 78.6% with a typical mileage of 91,970 miles. This particular vehicle has a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

The most common reason a Dodge Dakota fails its MOT is fog lamp not working, accounting for 49 recorded failures. If you're considering buying H15 DTD, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Dodge Dakota typically stays on UK roads for around 29 years. At 28 years old, this Dodge Dakota is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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H15 DTD is a 1998 Dodge Dakota, first registered on 15 June 1998.

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