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H282 LPJ

1991 Dodge Dakota

Silver Petrol 3900cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires21 Nov 2026
Tests30 (21 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate70%

Mileage

75,368 mi
Last recorded75,368 miles
Recorded on4 Nov 2025
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Vehicle Details

RegistrationH282 LPJ
MakeDodge
ModelDakota
Year1991
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,900cc

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MOT History

21 pass 9 fail
Pass 4 Nov 2025 75,368 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material All Visible brake pipes covered in grease or other material at the time of the Mot. (1.1.11 (c))

Little reserve travel at the parking brake control at the time of the Mot.

Nearside Headlamp reflector slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Position lamp has a product on the lens or light source which obviously reduces light intensity (4.2.3 (b) (i))

Offside Headlamp reflector slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Position lamp has a product on the lens or light source which obviously reduces light intensity (4.2.3 (b) (i))

Steering column universal joint has slight wear or play (2.2.2 (c))

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

Pass 6 Nov 2024 74,939 miles

Little reserve travel at the parking brake control at the time of the Mot.

Nearside Front Direction indicator slightly affected by the operation of another lamp (4.4.3 (b))

Nearside Headlamp reflector slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

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

Nearside Rear Position lamp has a product on the lens or light source but not adversely affecting light intensity (4.2.3 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Position lamp slightly affected by the operation of another lamp (4.2.3 (c))

Offside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Parking brake performance poor however still just capable of passing the brake roller test at the time of the Mot.

Offside Rear Position lamp has a product on the lens or light source but not adversely affecting light intensity (4.2.3 (b) (ii))

Steering column universal joint has slight wear or play (2.2.2 (c))

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

Pass 30 Oct 2023 74,622 miles

Little reserve travel at the parking brake control at the time of the Mot.

Nearside Front Direction indicator slightly affected by the operation of another lamp (4.4.3 (b))

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

Nearside Rear Position lamp has a product on the lens or light source but not adversely affecting light intensity (4.2.3 (b) (ii))

Nearside and Offside headlamp reflectors slightly deteriorated however not adversely affecting lamp outputs at the time of the Mot.

Offside Front Position lamp slightly affected by the operation of another lamp (4.2.3 (c))

Offside Parking brake performance poor at the time of the Mot.

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Position lamp has a product on the lens or light source but not adversely affecting light intensity (4.2.3 (b) (ii))

Steering column universal joint has slight wear or play (2.2.2 (c))

Pass 28 Oct 2022 74,415 miles
Pass 10 Nov 2021 74,118 miles

Front Wheel bearing has slight play o/s/f n/s/f (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Pass 12 Nov 2020 73,505 miles

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

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

Fail 12 Nov 2020 73,505 miles

Offside Rear Direction indicator not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

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

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

Pass 1 Nov 2019 73,333 miles
Pass 8 Nov 2018 71,905 miles

Multiple Oil Leaks

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Fail 31 Oct 2018 71,893 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Offside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Multiple Oil Leaks

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Pass 22 Nov 2017 71,346 miles
Fail 22 Nov 2017 71,346 miles

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Pass 14 Nov 2016 71,054 miles
Pass 29 Oct 2015 70,559 miles
Pass 4 Nov 2014 70,141 miles

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Fail 4 Nov 2014 70,141 miles

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Towbar component insecure (6.6.1)

Pass 24 Oct 2013 69,773 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Pass 3 Nov 2012 69,504 miles

Service brake juddering slightly (3.7.C.2)

Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1b)

Fail 3 Nov 2012 69,504 miles

Exhaust emissions hydrocarbon content excessive (7.3.B.1b)

Service brake juddering slightly (3.7.C.2)

Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1b)

Pass 10 Nov 2011 69,051 miles

Service brake juddering slightly (3.7.C.2)

Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1b)

Underside of vehicle covered in wax

Fail 9 Nov 2011 69,051 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content excessive (7.3.B.1a)

Service brake juddering slightly (3.7.C.2)

Underside of vehicle covered in wax

Pass 11 Nov 2010 68,536 miles

Nearside Front Lower Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

Offside Front Lower Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

Fail 18 Nov 2009 67,605 miles

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1b)

Pass 18 Nov 2009 67,605 miles

Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1b)

Pass 8 Oct 2008 66,788 miles
Fail 8 Oct 2008 66,786 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content excessive (7.3.B.1a)

Front Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 23 Oct 2007 65,237 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Offside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

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

Oil leak

Fail 23 Oct 2007 65,237 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content excessive (7.3.B.1a)

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Offside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

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

Oil leak

Pass 28 Sep 2006 63,505 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

Offside Front Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

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

Steering column universal joint has slight play (2.1.5)

Pass 14 Oct 2005 61,032 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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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H282 LPJ is a 1991 Dodge Dakota in Silver with a 3,900cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 30 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70%.

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 H282 LPJ, 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 35 years old, this Dodge Dakota is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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H282 LPJ is a 1991 Dodge Dakota, first registered on 1 October 1991.

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