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P181 RND

1997 Dodge Dakota

Red Petrol 5200cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires6 Oct 2007
Tests3 (2 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

119,723 mi
Last recorded119,723 miles
Recorded on4 Oct 2006
Typical for 1997 Dodge Dakota88,469 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP181 RND
MakeDodge
ModelDakota
Year1997
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine5,200cc

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MOT History

2 pass 1 fail
Pass 4 Oct 2006 119,723 miles
Pass 7 Oct 2005 104,265 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Nearside Headlamp not in good working order but not adversely affecting beam image (1.2.4a)

Nearside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Nearside Rear position lamp(s) not in a clean condition but function not impaired (1.1.4a)

Offside Headlamp not in good working order but not adversely affecting beam image (1.2.4a)

nearside steering arm slight play

rear flexable brake hose worn (chaffed)

Fail 4 Oct 2005 104,247 miles

Nearside Front Side repeater missing (1.4.A.2b)

Nearside Headlamp not in good working order adversely affecting beam image (1.2.4a)

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

Offside Front Side repeater missing (1.4.A.2b)

Offside Headlamp not in good working order adversely affecting beam image (1.2.4a)

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

Offside Rear fog lamp missing (1.3.2a)

Rear fog lamp tell tale not working (1.3.1b)

Nearside Front Drag link end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

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

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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P181 RND is a 1997 Dodge Dakota in Red with a 5,200cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 3 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 P181 RND, 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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What year was P181 RND registered?

P181 RND is a 1997 Dodge Dakota, first registered on 31 December 1997.

Is P181 RND safe to buy?

The MOT history for P181 RND shows 3 tests with a 66.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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