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M505 XVA

1995 Dodge Dakota

Maroon Petrol 5200cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires1 Jan 2027
Tests17 (12 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate70.6%

Mileage

139,586 mi
Last recorded139,586 miles
Recorded on2 Jan 2026
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Vehicle Details

RegistrationM505 XVA
MakeDodge
ModelDakota
Year1995
ColourMaroon
Fuel typePetrol
Engine5,200cc

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MOT History

12 pass 5 fail
Pass 2 Jan 2026 139,586 miles
Fail 21 Oct 2025 139,586 miles

All direction indicators not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

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

Exhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds default limits (8.2.1.2 (b))

Hazard warning lamps inoperative (4.4.1 (e))

Headlamp light intensity severely reduced both (4.1.4 (a))

Obligatory mirror missing (3.3 (a))

Offside Front Seat belt buckle not functioning as intended (7.1.2 (d))

Position lamp not working all not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

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

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

Registration plate does not conform to the specified requirements front and rear (0.1 (d))

Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Service brake excessively binding all (1.2.1 (f))

Service brake excessively fluctuating all (1.2.1 (e))

Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength n/s outer sill and step (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Wheel bearing has excessive play both front (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Service brake has no recorded effort at a wheel (1.2.1 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Parking (secondary brake) on a single line braking system has no recorded effort at a wheel both rear (1.3.1 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Service brake efficiency less than 50% of the required value (1.2.2 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Stop lamp(s) all not working (4.3.1 (a) (iii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 10 Oct 2017 139,514 miles
Pass 19 Oct 2016 13,962 miles

Headlamp damaged but light output not reduced both (1.7.5a)

Fail 14 Oct 2016 139,262 miles

Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings n/s outer sill (6.1.B.2)

Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords both front side walls (4.1.D.1a)

Headlamp damaged but light output not reduced both (1.7.5a)

both rear tyres badly cracked

Pass 9 Oct 2015 138,912 miles

Nearside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Offside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Pass 24 May 2014 138,549 miles
Fail 3 May 2014 138,549 miles

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

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

Offside Front Seat belt damaged sufficient to obstruct correct operation of the belt (5.2.2a)

Offside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Rear rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 3 Apr 2013 137,542 miles

Centre Seat belt flexible stalk damaged but not likely to lead to failure under load (5.2.4a)

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

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

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

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

bonnet catch fault

Fail 26 Feb 2013 137,542 miles

Nearside Front passenger door hinge insecure (6.2.B.2)

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

Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly damaged (2.2.D.2b)

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

Offside Front Seat belt flexible stalk damaged but not likely to lead to failure under load (5.2.4a)

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

bonnet catch faulty

Pass 17 Mar 2012 135,798 miles

EXHAUST SYSTEM CORRODED

Pass 12 Feb 2011 134,215 miles

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

Pass 22 Feb 2010 126,845 miles
Fail 22 Feb 2010 126,845 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

Hazard warning switch faulty (1.4.B.1d)

Nearside Headlamp aim too far to the right (1.8)

Nearside Headlamp excessively damaged so that the light output is severely reduced (1.7.5a)

Offside Headlamp aim too far to the right (1.8)

Offside Headlamp excessively damaged so that the light output is severely reduced (1.7.5a)

Offside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Offside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Pass 19 Jan 2009 120,820 miles

headlamps starting to fade can still make out a flat beam patt (no kick)

Pass 30 Jan 2008 118,430 miles
Pass 3 Oct 2006 110,147 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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M505 XVA is a 1995 Dodge Dakota in Maroon with a 5,200cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70.6%.

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 M505 XVA, 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 31 years old, this Dodge Dakota is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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M505 XVA is a 1995 Dodge Dakota, first registered on 31 December 1995.

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