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J333 RDG

2000 Dodge Dakota

Green Petrol 4700cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires7 Aug 2026
Tests17 (14 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate82.4%

Mileage

147,592 mi
Last recorded147,592 miles
Recorded on8 Aug 2025
Typical for 2000 Dodge Dakota103,034 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationJ333 RDG
MakeDodge
ModelDakota
Year2000
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine4,700cc
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MOT History

14 pass 3 fail
Pass 8 Aug 2025 147,592 miles
Fail 6 Aug 2025 147,590 miles

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

Pass 8 Aug 2024 146,081 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge and cracking (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing cracking (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Drag link end ball joint has slight play rack end (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge and cracking (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing cracking (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 28 Jul 2023 144,256 miles

Nearside Front Drag link end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Both front lower (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing All 4 (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 28 Jun 2022 143,128 miles

EML on

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

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Fail 16 Jun 2022 143,090 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded Front to rear pipe (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

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

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

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

Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Parking brake efficiency less than 50% of the required value (1.4.2 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

EML on

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

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Fluid leak from brake drum area

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Various oil leaks at front

Pass 16 Sep 2015 135,958 miles
Pass 30 Sep 2014 126,542 miles
Pass 10 Jan 2014 119,268 miles
Pass 28 Jan 2013 114,926 miles
Pass 13 Jan 2012 109,140 miles
Pass 22 Dec 2010 101,799 miles
Pass 19 Jan 2010 95,998 miles

rear indicators discloured

Pass 4 Jan 2009 77,125 miles
Pass 22 Jan 2008 72,063 miles
Pass 2 Feb 2006 63,518 miles
Fail 27 Jan 2006 63,511 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too far to the right (1.6.C2)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too far to the right (1.6.C2)

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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J333 RDG is a 2000 Dodge Dakota in Green with a 4,700cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 82.4%.

Across all 2000 Dodge Dakota models, the average MOT pass rate is 72.8% with a typical mileage of 103,034 miles. This particular vehicle has performed better than the average for its year.

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 J333 RDG, 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 26 years old, this Dodge Dakota is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was J333 RDG registered?

J333 RDG is a 2000 Dodge Dakota, first registered on 30 March 2000.

Is J333 RDG safe to buy?

The MOT history for J333 RDG shows 17 tests with a 82.4% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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