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R256 TAC

1998 Dodge Dakota

Green Petrol 3900cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires24 Mar 2023
Tests17 (11 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate64.7%

Mileage

185,681 mi
Last recorded185,681 miles
Recorded on25 Mar 2022
Typical for 1998 Dodge Dakota91,970 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR256 TAC
MakeDodge
ModelDakota
Year1998
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,900cc

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MOT History

11 pass 6 fail
Pass 25 Mar 2022 185,681 miles
Fail 21 Mar 2022 185,652 miles

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))

Fail 14 Feb 2022 185,647 miles

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

Pass 7 May 2020 184,834 miles

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

Fail 27 Apr 2020 184,792 miles

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

Pass 15 Apr 2017 184,388 miles
Fail 15 Apr 2017 184,388 miles

Exhaust emissions hydrocarbon content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

Pass 15 Jun 2015 183,753 miles
Fail 14 May 2015 183,724 miles

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

Pass 16 May 2014 181,727 miles
Pass 17 May 2013 181,216 miles

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)

Pass 10 May 2012 179,872 miles

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)

Fail 18 Apr 2012 179,787 miles

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)

Pass 28 Feb 2011 176,679 miles

Suspension joint nearside lower dust cover split/missing

Pass 20 Feb 2010 170,435 miles

Offside Front Lower Ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Pass 13 Feb 2009 166,434 miles
Pass 30 Nov 2007 158,398 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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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.

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