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R258 WAW

1998 Dodge Dakota

Red Petrol 3900cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires15 Mar 2020
Tests13 (11 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate84.6%

Mileage

74,649 mi
Last recorded74,649 miles
Recorded on18 Feb 2019
Typical for 1998 Dodge Dakota91,970 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR258 WAW
MakeDodge
ModelDakota
Year1998
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,900cc

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MOT History

11 pass 2 fail
Pass 18 Feb 2019 74,649 miles
Pass 16 Mar 2018 71,363 miles

h/brake effort low

Fail 21 Feb 2018 71,363 miles

Lower Steering column flexible coupling has excessive play (2.1.5)

Nearside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

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

Offside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.C.1b)

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

some corrosion to rear of front to rear brake pipe

Pass 8 Feb 2017 65,350 miles
Pass 17 Feb 2016 59,786 miles
Pass 25 Feb 2015 55,631 miles
Pass 7 Mar 2014 52,838 miles

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

check engine light on dash

Fail 30 Jan 2014 52,812 miles

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

Exhaust catalytic converter missing where one was fitted as standard (7.1.3)

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

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

Front registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

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

Rear fog lamp insecure (1.3.2a)

Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Trailer electrical socket (13 pin) not operating the trailer lamps as intended (1.9.4)

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

both front wiper blades worn and split

check engine light on dash

engine has air leak

Pass 16 Dec 2011 41,943 miles
Pass 28 Feb 2011 39,542 miles
Pass 21 Jan 2010 34,790 miles
Pass 9 Aug 2008 32,357 miles
Pass 6 Dec 2006 32,038 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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R258 WAW is a 1998 Dodge Dakota in Red with a 3,900cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 84.6%.

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 R258 WAW, 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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What year was R258 WAW registered?

R258 WAW is a 1998 Dodge Dakota, first registered on 31 December 1998.

Is R258 WAW safe to buy?

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