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G16 NDU

1998 Dodge Dakota

Black Petrol 5900cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires9 Sep 2023
Tests17 (13 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate76.5%

Mileage

122,159 mi
Last recorded122,159 miles
Recorded on8 Dec 2023
Typical for 1998 Dodge Dakota91,970 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationG16 NDU
MakeDodge
ModelDakota
Year1998
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine5,900cc
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MOT History

13 pass 4 fail
Fail 8 Dec 2023 122,159 miles

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

Exhaust carbon monoxide content at idle exceeds manufacturer's specified limits (8.2.1.2 (b))

Nearside Front Lower Shock absorbers has an excessively worn bush (5.3.2 (c))

Nearside Front Lower Shock absorbers insecurely attached fixing bolt loose (5.3.2 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Seat belt not functioning as intended (7.1.2 (c))

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

Service brake efficiency below requirements (1.2.2 (a) (i))

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

Nearside Front Outer Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Exhaust mounting defective Exhaust Clamps corroded and at Catalyst (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Cab or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security Cab mounting point (center Mounting) (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 3mm (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Upper Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Offside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Cab or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security Cab mounting point (center Mounting) (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Power steering component has slight seepage from a component (2.1.5 (a))

Rear Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 26 Aug 2022 119,853 miles
Pass 10 Sep 2021 119,233 miles
Pass 2 Oct 2020 116,531 miles
Fail 30 Sep 2020 80,241 miles

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Service brake efficiency below requirements (1.2.2 (a) (i))

Pass 11 Oct 2019 115,645 miles
Pass 13 Oct 2018 11,424 miles
Pass 11 Oct 2017 110,173 miles
Pass 30 Jan 2017 109,012 miles
Pass 2 Feb 2016 106,056 miles

Nearside Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Offside Rear Upper Tie bar/rod has slight play in a pin bearing (2.4.G.2)

Pass 3 Feb 2015 103,492 miles
Fail 30 Jan 2015 103,476 miles

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

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

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

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

Nearside Rear Body has a sharp edge caused by corrosion (6.1.C.1)

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

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

Offside Front Front suspension ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

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

Offside Rear Body has a sharp edge caused by damage (6.1.C.1)

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

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 5 Dec 2013 102,392 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Pass 27 Apr 2009 101,810 miles
Fail 14 Apr 2009 101,808 miles

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

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

Nearside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

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

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Offside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Pass 21 Jan 2008 101,681 miles
Pass 10 Feb 2006 98,747 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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G16 NDU is a 1998 Dodge Dakota in Black with a 5,900cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.5%.

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 G16 NDU, 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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What year was G16 NDU registered?

G16 NDU is a 1998 Dodge Dakota, first registered on 31 December 1998.

Is G16 NDU safe to buy?

The MOT history for G16 NDU shows 17 tests with a 76.5% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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