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R126 GNK

1998 Dodge Dakota

Green Petrol 5000cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires12 Oct 2026
Tests22 (19 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate86.4%

Mileage

95,836 mi
Last recorded95,836 miles
Recorded on11 Oct 2025
Typical for 1998 Dodge Dakota91,970 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR126 GNK
MakeDodge
ModelDakota
Year1998
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine5,000cc

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MOT History

19 pass 3 fail
Pass 11 Oct 2025 95,836 miles
Pass 11 Oct 2024 95,686 miles
Pass 9 Oct 2023 94,610 miles
Pass 12 Oct 2022 92,735 miles
Pass 8 Oct 2021 92,351 miles
Pass 12 Oct 2020 91,278 miles
Pass 12 Oct 2019 89,209 miles
Pass 13 Oct 2018 88,805 miles
Pass 20 Sep 2017 88,283 miles
Pass 20 Sep 2016 86,695 miles
Pass 21 Sep 2015 85,425 miles

gearbox pan leaking

Pass 5 Sep 2014 84,777 miles
Pass 12 Jul 2013 83,060 miles
Pass 6 Jul 2012 80,056 miles

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

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

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

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

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

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

Pass 8 Jul 2011 75,324 miles

front tyres poor on inner edge

front wipers poor

Fail 23 May 2011 75,320 miles

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

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

Fail 17 Feb 2010 64,339 miles

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

pass door mirror missing

Pass 17 Feb 2010 64,339 miles

pass door mirror missing

Pass 10 Feb 2009 61,206 miles

Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Pass 29 Feb 2008 58,934 miles
Fail 21 Feb 2008 58,934 miles

Offside Ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Rear Rear fog lamp missing (1.3.2a)

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Pass 8 Jan 2007 51,061 miles

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

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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R126 GNK is a 1998 Dodge Dakota in Green with a 5,000cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 86.4%.

Across all 1998 Dodge Dakota models, the average MOT pass rate is 78.6% with a typical mileage of 91,970 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 R126 GNK, 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 28 years old, this Dodge Dakota is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was R126 GNK registered?

R126 GNK is a 1998 Dodge Dakota, first registered on 12 March 1998.

Is R126 GNK safe to buy?

The MOT history for R126 GNK shows 22 tests with a 86.4% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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