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F243 OER

1989 Dodge Dakota

White Petrol 2000cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires6 Jan 2026
Tests6 (4 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

128,679 mi
Last recorded128,679 miles
Recorded on7 Jan 2025
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Vehicle Details

RegistrationF243 OER
MakeDodge
ModelDakota
Year1989
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,000cc

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MOT History

4 pass 2 fail
Pass 7 Jan 2025 128,679 miles
Fail 17 Oct 2024 128,628 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Position lamp light intensity significantly reduced (4.2.3 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))

Rear fog lamp switch inoperative broken (4.5.3 (a))

Rear fog lamp tell-tale not working (4.9.1 (a) (ii))

Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule both sides - pipe sections (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has a reduced damping effect (5.3.2 (d))

Offside Rear brake back plate - oil on outside of plate!

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

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

Speedometer not sufficiently illuminated higher 1/3rd ish dim! (7.8 (c) (i))

park brake operating lever travel - still has reserve!

Pass 8 Aug 2023 128,387 miles

Exhaust in very poor condition

Nearside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Nearside Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Offside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Offside Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Pass 18 Feb 2022 128,255 miles
Pass 19 Dec 2020 127,966 miles

Brake pipes rusty

Coolant temperature gauge appears to be not working

Engine noisy !

Exhaust rusty

Front suspension bump stops missing

Nearside Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Reverse lights not working

Fail 8 Dec 2020 127,966 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content excessive (8.2.1.2 (b))

Nearside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Nearside Side repeater missing (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Headlamp not working on main beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Side repeater missing (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

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

Brake pipes rusty

Coolant temperature gauge appears to be not working

Engine noisy !

Exhaust rusty

Front suspension bump stops missing

Nearside Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Offside Front Orange marker light not working

Reverse lights not working

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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F243 OER is a 1989 Dodge Dakota in White with a 2,000cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 6 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 F243 OER, 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 37 years old, this Dodge Dakota is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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F243 OER is a 1989 Dodge Dakota, first registered on 1 January 1989.

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