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R677 JTW

1998 Dodge Dakota

Blue Petrol 2500cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires24 Jun 2017
Tests8 (6 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

27,445 mi
Last recorded27,445 miles
Recorded on25 Jun 2016
Typical for 1998 Dodge Dakota91,970 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR677 JTW
MakeDodge
ModelDakota
Year1998
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,500cc
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MOT History

6 pass 2 fail
Pass 25 Jun 2016 27,445 miles

Nearside Front Lower Front suspension ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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

Pass 30 May 2013 27,352 miles
Fail 30 May 2013 27,352 miles

Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Pass 25 Jun 2012 27,324 miles

Nearside Obligatory mirror damaged, but not seriously affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

front brakes binding

Pass 21 Oct 2009 27,320 miles

offside door mirror cracked

Fail 30 Jul 2009 27,320 miles

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

Nearside Front Brake hose ferrule excessively corroded (3.6.B.4e)

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

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

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

Offside Front Brake hose ferrule excessively corroded (3.6.B.4e)

Offside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

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

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

offside door mirror glass cracked

Pass 30 Oct 2007 27,111 miles

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

Nearside Rear Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

Non obligatory mirror damaged

Pass 19 Oct 2006 26,686 miles

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

Nearside Rear Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

Non obligatory mirror damaged

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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R677 JTW is a 1998 Dodge Dakota in Blue with a 2,500cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 8 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 R677 JTW, 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 R677 JTW registered?

R677 JTW is a 1998 Dodge Dakota, first registered on 31 December 1998.

Is R677 JTW safe to buy?

The MOT history for R677 JTW shows 8 tests with a 75% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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