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R779 TKV

1998 Dodge Dakota

Black Petrol 5200cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires30 Dec 2010
Tests6 (4 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

99,017 mi
Last recorded99,017 miles
Recorded on11 Dec 2009
Typical for 1998 Dodge Dakota91,970 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR779 TKV
MakeDodge
ModelDakota
Year1998
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine5,200cc

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MOT History

4 pass 2 fail
Fail 11 Dec 2009 99,017 miles

Centre Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Nearside Front suspension has slight play in a upper suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Offside Front suspension has slight play in a upper suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Pass 11 Dec 2009 99,017 miles

Nearside Front suspension has slight play in a upper suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Offside Front suspension has slight play in a upper suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Pass 31 Dec 2008 92,428 miles
Pass 29 Dec 2007 85,137 miles

Nearside Front Lower Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

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

Fail 29 Dec 2007 85,137 miles

Nearside Front Lower Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

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

Offside Rear Rear fog lamp flickers when tapped lightly by hand (1.1.6d)

Pass 22 Sep 2006 72,149 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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R779 TKV is a 1998 Dodge Dakota in Black with a 5,200cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 6 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 R779 TKV, 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 R779 TKV registered?

R779 TKV is a 1998 Dodge Dakota, first registered on 1 January 1998.

Is R779 TKV safe to buy?

The MOT history for R779 TKV shows 6 tests with a 66.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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