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P624 SVV

1997 Dodge Dakota

Red Petrol 3900cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires20 Oct 2026
Tests19 (15 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate78.9%

Mileage

91,682 mi
Last recorded91,682 miles
Recorded on21 Oct 2025
Typical for 1997 Dodge Dakota88,469 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP624 SVV
MakeDodge
ModelDakota
Year1997
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,900cc

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MOT History

15 pass 4 fail
Pass 21 Oct 2025 91,682 miles
Pass 12 Jan 2024 89,301 miles
Pass 11 Jan 2023 84,402 miles
Pass 15 Jan 2022 80,624 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Pass 19 Sep 2020 78,764 miles
Pass 13 Apr 2019 74,620 miles

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge all tyres (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 21 Apr 2018 72,187 miles

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

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1b)

Pass 7 Nov 2016 72,157 miles
Pass 10 Nov 2015 72,055 miles
Pass 17 Aug 2013 71,897 miles

Nearside Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Offside Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Fail 17 Aug 2013 71,897 miles

Nearside Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Offside Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 20 Jun 2011 70,082 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

both rear wheel cylinders corroded

crack in windscreen

nearside front tyre cracking

Fail 31 May 2011 70,082 miles

Nearside Rear Brake hose excessively deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

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

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

both rear brake wheel cylinders corroded

crack in windscreen

offside front tyre cracking

Pass 12 May 2010 68,923 miles
Fail 7 May 2010 68,914 miles

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

Nearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Pass 27 Jan 2009 67,418 miles
Fail 5 Jun 2008 66,572 miles

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

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

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

Nearside Rear Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

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

Centre Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front Upper Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Upper Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Pass 7 Jun 2007 64,976 miles

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

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

Front Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Pass 19 May 2006 6,400 miles

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

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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P624 SVV is a 1997 Dodge Dakota in Red with a 3,900cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 78.9%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 P624 SVV, 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 P624 SVV registered?

P624 SVV is a 1997 Dodge Dakota, first registered on 30 December 1997.

Is P624 SVV safe to buy?

The MOT history for P624 SVV shows 19 tests with a 78.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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