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P440 SEG

1997 Dodge Dakota

Green Petrol 3900cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires20 Feb 2020
Tests23 (14 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate60.9%

Mileage

182,001 mi
Last recorded182,001 miles
Recorded on11 Feb 2019
Typical for 1997 Dodge Dakota88,469 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP440 SEG
MakeDodge
ModelDakota
Year1997
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,900cc

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MOT History

14 pass 9 fail
Pass 11 Feb 2019 182,001 miles
Fail 11 Feb 2019 182,001 miles

Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a))

Nearside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 21 Feb 2018 176,679 miles
Fail 17 Feb 2018 176,670 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

Rear Exhaust particulate filter missing where one was fitted as standard (7.1.3)

Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Pass 18 Feb 2017 172,437 miles

Front coil spring corroded both sides (2.4.C.1b)

Offside Front Lower Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

steering rack has slight play inner arms

Pass 10 Feb 2016 167,591 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Slight play in inner steering arms

Fail 21 Dec 2015 167,790 miles

Nearside Front brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage fractured (2.4.G.1)

Offside Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

Offside Front brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp insecure (1.7.3)

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

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

Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Rear fog lamp tell tale not working (1.3.1b)

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

Nearside Front Lower Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

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

Nearside Front Upper Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Obligatory mirror damaged, but not seriously affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

Nearside front brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

Offside Front Upper Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Rear fog lamp damaged, but still visible from a reasonable distance (1.3.2d)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

fuel tank strap corroded

play in inner steering rack joints

Pass 18 Dec 2014 159,477 miles

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

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

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

both headlamp lenses poor

lower dash panels missing

Pass 31 Dec 2013 151,502 miles
Fail 19 Dec 2013 151,253 miles

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

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

Pass 18 Dec 2012 143,164 miles

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

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

Fail 18 Dec 2012 143,164 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

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

Offside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Rear fog lamp switch faulty (1.3.1a)

Pass 7 Dec 2011 136,412 miles
Fail 15 Dec 2010 131,186 miles

Rear fog lamp switch insecure (1.3.1a)

registration plate obscured (6.3.1d)

Pass 15 Dec 2010 131,186 miles
Pass 21 Dec 2009 126,071 miles
Fail 8 Dec 2009 125,927 miles

Nearside Front brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h) DANGEROUS

Offside Front brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h) DANGEROUS

Pass 16 Dec 2008 120,127 miles

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

spare wheel loose on its carrier

Fail 8 Dec 2008 120,119 miles

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

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

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

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

spare wheel loose on its carrier

Pass 5 Dec 2007 112,574 miles

N/S/F SIDELIGHT POORLY ILLUMINATED

Fail 5 Dec 2007 112,574 miles

Front registration plate faded (6.3.1d)

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

N/S/F SIDELIGHT POORLY ILLUMINATED

Pass 8 Dec 2006 105,548 miles
Pass 8 Dec 2005 97,594 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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P440 SEG is a 1997 Dodge Dakota in Green with a 3,900cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60.9%.

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 P440 SEG, 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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P440 SEG is a 1997 Dodge Dakota, first registered on 24 September 1997.

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