MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
185,681 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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Exhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))
Exhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds manufacturer's specified limits (8.2.1.2 (a))
Brake fluid contaminated (1.8 (a))
Emissions not tested co level to high (8.2.1.2 (d))
Nearside Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))
Nearside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))
Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle (1.2.1 (b) (i))
Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (1.2.1 (b) (i))
Service brake efficiency below requirements (1.2.2 (a) (i))
Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material some steel (1.1.11 (c))
Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Both front (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
corrosion various place under vehicle
Corrosion throughout underside
Corrosion to front and rear brake pipes
Front brake pads low
Slight corrosion to front and rear flexi hose ferrules
Slight play through steering rack joints
Exhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))
Corrosion throughout underside
Corrosion to front and rear brake pipes
Front brake pads low
Slight corrosion to front and rear flexi hose ferrules
Slight play through steering rack joints
Exhaust emissions hydrocarbon content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)
Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)
Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
both front brake ferrules on rubber hoses coated in grease
Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)
Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)
Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)
Offside Rear brake drum contaminated by brake fluid (3.5.1h)
Offside Rear brake drum contaminated by oil (3.5.1h)
Offside rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)
Offside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)
Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)
Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)
Suspension joint nearside lower dust cover split/missing
Offside Front Lower Ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)
How Reliable is the Dodge Dakota?
Based on 1,551 MOT tests across 159 vehicles.
Top MOT Failure Points
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R256 TAC is a 1998 Dodge Dakota in Green with a 3,900cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 64.7%.
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 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 R256 TAC, 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.
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R256 TAC is a 1998 Dodge Dakota, first registered on 31 December 1998.
Is R256 TAC safe to buy?
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