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J5 XDJ

1997 Dodge Dakota

Green Petrol 5200cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires13 Oct 2026
Tests19 (17 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate89.5%

Mileage

67,907 mi
Last recorded67,907 miles
Recorded on9 Oct 2025
Typical for 1997 Dodge Dakota88,469 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationJ5 XDJ
MakeDodge
ModelDakota
Year1997
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine5,200cc

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MOT History

17 pass 2 fail
Pass 9 Oct 2025 67,907 miles

Offside Obligatory mirror slightly damaged (3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 8 Oct 2024 67,307 miles
Pass 11 Oct 2023 66,693 miles
Fail 10 Oct 2023 66,693 miles

Nearside Front Upper Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Rear fog lamp missing (4.5.1 (a) (ii))

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

Pass 28 Sep 2022 66,079 miles

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

Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material passenger side (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 14 Oct 2021 65,585 miles
Pass 5 Sep 2019 63,971 miles
Pass 12 Sep 2018 63,711 miles
Pass 4 Sep 2017 63,490 miles
Pass 19 Mar 2016 62,847 miles
Pass 8 Oct 2014 61,898 miles
Pass 2 May 2013 60,089 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 22 Nov 2011 58,865 miles
Pass 5 Nov 2010 57,933 miles
Pass 11 Nov 2009 57,898 miles
Pass 7 Nov 2008 57,770 miles
Pass 17 Sep 2007 57,600 miles

o/s/r wheel has been welded this must effect overall strength of rim all metal brake pipes going rusty

Fail 18 Jun 2007 57,576 miles

Front Tyre(s) incorrect because different size tyres are fitted on the same axle. (4.1.A.1a)

Front Tyre(s) incorrect because tyres with different aspect ratios are fitted on the same axle. (4.1.A.1a)

Nearside Front Upper Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c)

Offside Front Steering system fouling (2.2.D.2a)

Offside Front Wheel nut(s) missing (4.2.A.1e)

Pass 12 May 2006 57,295 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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J5 XDJ is a 1997 Dodge Dakota in Green with a 5,200cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 89.5%.

Across all 1997 Dodge Dakota models, the average MOT pass rate is 73.3% with a typical mileage of 88,469 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 J5 XDJ, 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 29 years old, this Dodge Dakota is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was J5 XDJ registered?

J5 XDJ is a 1997 Dodge Dakota, first registered on 1 June 1997.

Is J5 XDJ safe to buy?

The MOT history for J5 XDJ shows 19 tests with a 89.5% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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