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P152 UEW

1997 Dodge Dakota

Black Petrol 5200cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires25 Jan 2027
Tests29 (20 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate69%

Mileage

105,466 mi
Last recorded105,466 miles
Recorded on26 Jan 2026
Typical for 1997 Dodge Dakota88,469 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP152 UEW
MakeDodge
ModelDakota
Year1997
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine5,200cc

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MOT History

20 pass 9 fail
Pass 26 Jan 2026 105,466 miles

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

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

Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

general corrosion to all steering and suspension components

Pass 3 Dec 2024 105,130 miles

metal brake pipes corroded at front

suspension components and chassis corroded

Pass 6 Dec 2023 105,189 miles

corrosion to rear inner of sills (nearside and offside)

general underbody corrosion

headlamp beam image poor

Pass 12 Dec 2022 105,057 miles

surface rust to under body parts

Pass 16 Dec 2021 104,944 miles

end float in rear axle bearings

front metal brake pipes corroded

slight play inner track rod ends

Fail 16 Dec 2021 104,944 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

end float in rear axle bearings

front metal brake pipes corroded

slight play inner track rod ends

Pass 7 Dec 2020 104,743 miles

All front suspension bushes perished

General corrosion to suspension components

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Pass 25 Jun 2019 104,257 miles
Fail 25 Jun 2019 104,257 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Pass 20 Jun 2018 103,818 miles

All rubber bushes perished

Front Headlamp lenses slightly cloudy.

Nearside Front Lower Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated Covered in sealant. (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Front Lower Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated Covered in sealant. (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Surface corrosion to chassis and suspension parts.

Pass 29 Jun 2017 103,536 miles

All suspension bushes perished.

All tyres perished and close to legal limit of tread depth

Brake warning lamp illuminated, no level sensor fitted to reservoir.

Front headlamp lenses cloudy

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

indicator wing repeaters only just within correct positioning.

slight wheel bearing noise n/s/f

Fail 28 Jun 2017 103,536 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed outer side wall. (4.1.D.1b)

Offside Front Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

All suspension bushes perished.

All tyres perished and close to legal limit of tread depth

Brake warning lamp illuminated, no level sensor fitted to reservoir.

Front headlamp lenses cloudy

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

indicator wing repeaters only just within correct positioning.

Pass 6 Jul 2016 103,042 miles

fog lamp mounted in high level lamp

front rap around indicators only just visible at rear

some body mounting bolts missing on pickup body

surface corrosion on front metal brake pipes

Fail 14 Jun 2016 103,041 miles

Body insecure and dangerous to other road users pickup body not bolted down (6.1.B.1b)

Fuel hose insecure filler pipe not fixed to vehicle (7.2.1)

exhaust corroded and sealed with paste

exhaust mountings corroded

metal brake pipe from master cylinder corroded

Pass 14 May 2015 102,964 miles

exhaust hangers corroded

exhaust weak and corroded

headlamp patterns poor

rear fog lamp mounted in high level stop lamp

surface rust on front metal brake pipes

Fail 14 May 2015 102,964 miles

Rear registration plate obscured (6.3.1d)

exhaust hangers corroded

exhaust weak and corroded

headlamp patterns poor

rear fog lamp mounted in high level stop lamp

surface rust on front metal brake pipes

Pass 20 May 2014 101,832 miles

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

Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

all exhaust clamps corroded and weak

all four tyres have splits to inner sidewalls

all rubber bushes on front suspension perished

headlamp aims have no kick

metal fuel lines corroded

nearside front tyre worn on outer edge

nearside rear tyre worn on outer edge

offside door mirror glass cracked

offside front upper wishbone rear mounting bush perished and split

offside headlamp lens cloudy giving a dull pattern

shockabsorbers weak

Fail 13 May 2014 101,832 miles

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

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

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

Offside Direction indicator flashing more than 120 times a minute (1.4.A.2g)

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

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

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

Nearside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

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

Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

all exhaust clamps corroded and weak

all four tyres have splits to inner sidewalls

all rubber bushes on front suspension perished

headlamp aims have no kick

metal fuel lines corroded

nearside front tyre worn on outer edge

nearside rear tyre worn on outer edge

offside door mirror glass cracked

offside front upper wishbone rear mounting bush perished and split

offside headlamp lens cloudy giving a dull pattern

shockabsorbers weak

Pass 25 Apr 2013 98,616 miles
Pass 12 Mar 2012 93,134 miles

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

Front Shock absorber has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.7.5)

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

Pass 26 Feb 2011 88,140 miles
Pass 6 Feb 2010 87,053 miles
Fail 5 Feb 2010 87,053 miles

Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Nearside Front suspension has slight play in a upper suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Pass 10 Mar 2009 84,029 miles
Fail 27 Feb 2009 84,028 miles

Brake pedal spongy (3.3.B.1b)

Offside rear brake grabbing severely (3.7.A.5b)

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

rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Pass 22 Feb 2008 80,762 miles
Fail 8 Feb 2008 80,446 miles

Front Shock absorber has negligible damping effect (2.7.5)

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

Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Pass 21 Feb 2007 72,982 miles
Pass 10 Feb 2006 65,793 miles

side window tint may be more than 30%

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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P152 UEW is a 1997 Dodge Dakota in Black with a 5,200cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 29 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 69%.

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 a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

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 P152 UEW, 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.

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P152 UEW is a 1997 Dodge Dakota, first registered on 31 December 1997.

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