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OFL 47J

1988 Dodge Challenger

Purple Petrol 5572cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires9 Jan 2018
Tests11 (8 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate72.7%

Mileage

43,458 mi
Last recorded43,458 miles
Recorded on10 Jan 2017
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Vehicle Details

RegistrationOFL 47J
MakeDodge
ModelChallenger
Year1988
ColourPurple
Fuel typePetrol
Engine5,572cc

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MOT History

8 pass 3 fail
Pass 10 Jan 2017 43,458 miles

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

Pass 22 Mar 2016 43,005 miles
Fail 30 Sep 2015 42,982 miles

Nearside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded outer sill (5.2.6)

Nearside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded outer sill/panel (2.4.A.3)

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded offside front chassis leg (2.4.A.3)

Steering system has excessive free play detected at the steering wheel (steering box fitted) (2.2.A.1a)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

welded repairs to rear chassis legs covered in underseal materials

Pass 7 Oct 2014 42,522 miles
Fail 26 Sep 2014 42,521 miles

Nearside Front position lamp(s) incorrect colour (1.1.A.3e)

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

Offside Front Steering arm has relative movement at its fixings (2.2.B.1h)

Offside Front position lamp(s) incorrect colour (1.1.A.3e)

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

Steering system excessively tight (2.2.D.1)

Pass 17 Sep 2012 42,385 miles

Front Direction indicators affected by the operation of another lamp (1.4.A.2h)

Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Rear Direction indicators affected by the operation of another lamp (1.4.A.2h)

Track rod end ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

nearside rear diff seal leaking

nearside rear outer sill corroded not holed offside rear sill corroded not holed

rear chassis legs repaired appear ok

Pass 7 Jul 2011 41,722 miles

Nearside Front Ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

nearside rear outer sill corroding not holed

petrol smell under car no leak evident

some areas of chassis repaired all appear ok

Pass 2 Jul 2010 41,185 miles
Pass 15 Jul 2008 39,972 miles
Pass 10 Nov 2006 39,822 miles

Power steering component(s) has slight seepage from a component (2.3.3b)

Fail 9 Nov 2006 39,822 miles

Fuel cap/sealing device sealing washer torn (7.2.4c)

Nearside Front Seat belt retracting mechanism defective (5.2.5b) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front suspension locking device missing (2.5.A.4) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Seat belt retracting mechanism defective (5.2.5b) DANGEROUS

Offside Front suspension locking device ineffective (2.5.A.4) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Seat belt locking mechanism does not secure or release (5.2.5a) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear Direction indicator affected by the operation of another lamp (1.4.A.2h)

Nearside Rear Stop lamp slightly affected by the operation of another lamp (1.2.1f)

Nearside Rear position lamp(s) slightly affected by the operation of another lamp (1.1.A.3f)

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.C.1b)

nearside front buckle button broken

offside front bump stop missing

parking brake cable running very close to exhaust

How Reliable is the Dodge Challenger?

Based on 3,466 MOT tests across 678 vehicles.

85.2%
Pass Rate
1,965
Miles/Year
18
Year Lifespan
678
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

position lamp(s) not working 27
position lamp(s) incorrect colour 21
Direction indicator incorrect colour 20
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OFL 47J is a 1988 Dodge Challenger in Purple with a 5,572cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.7%.

The most common reason a Dodge Challenger fails its MOT is position lamp(s) not working, accounting for 27 recorded failures. If you're considering buying OFL 47J, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Dodge Challenger typically stays on UK roads for around 18 years. At 38 years old, this Dodge Challenger is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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OFL 47J is a 1988 Dodge Challenger, first registered on 5 October 1988.

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