CarVerify

Free Car Check

S774 HLG

1999 Dodge Dakota

Yellow Petrol 3900cc
Search another vehicle

MOT Status

Expired
Expires31 Mar 2026
Tests20 (12 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

57,199 mi
Last recorded57,199 miles
Recorded on1 Apr 2025
Typical for 1999 Dodge Dakota95,056 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

4 checks still locked for this Dodge
Stolen
Finance
Write-off
Keepers
Unlock full report — £4.99
Instant £30k guarantee
or single check £9.99

Not all car check providers offer a guarantee. Don't risk buying from services that can't back their data. CarVerify reports include a £30,000 finance data guarantee.

Vehicle Details

RegistrationS774 HLG
MakeDodge
ModelDakota
Year1999
ColourYellow
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,900cc

All premium checks include

50+ data points
Finance Check (Experian) Insurance Write-off Salvage Auction Stolen Check Previous Owners Ex-Taxi, Police, NHS Mileage Anomaly Import / Export Scrapped Check Plate Changes

MOT History

12 pass 8 fail
Pass 1 Apr 2025 57,199 miles
Pass 13 Sep 2024 57,198 miles

Nearside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Offside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Fail 2 Jul 2024 57,193 miles

Emissions unable to be completed (8.2.1.2 (d))

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Brake prescribed area is excessively corroded floor / bulkhead (1.1.21 (e) (i))

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Power steering pump leaking (2.1.5 (a))

Seat belt buckle not functioning as intended all 3 (7.1.2 (d))

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area so inadequately repaired that control of the vehicle is likely to be adversely affected bulkhead fibreglass (5.3.6 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Supplementary restraint system warning lamp does not illuminate (7.1.6 (a))

Pass 15 Nov 2022 57,235 miles
Pass 7 Oct 2021 57,198 miles
Fail 27 Sep 2021 57,193 miles

Emissions not tested (8.2.1.2 (d))

Fail 25 Aug 2021 57,193 miles

Central Seat belt buckle missing (7.1.2 (d))

Emissions not tested (8.2.1.2 (d))

Nearside Front Power steering pipe/hose leaking (2.1.5 (a))

Nearside Rear Service brake effort inadequate at a wheel (1.2.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Rear Service brake effort inadequate at a wheel (1.2.1 (a) (i))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Service brake efficiency below requirements (1.2.2 (a) (i))

Pass 1 Aug 2015 57,198 miles

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

surface rust underbody

Fail 30 Jul 2015 57,193 miles

Emissions not tested (7.3.A.1)

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

Nearside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Offside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

surface rust underbody

Pass 21 Jun 2013 57,194 miles
Pass 21 Dec 2011 57,193 miles
Pass 14 Jan 2011 57,193 miles
Pass 21 Jan 2010 57,193 miles
Fail 20 Jan 2010 57,193 miles

Braking system leaking (3.6.A.1)

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

Exhaust has part of the system excessively deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Offside Rear fog lamp excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.3.2d)

Pass 18 Nov 2008 57,193 miles
Fail 4 Nov 2008 57,193 miles

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

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

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)

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content at idle excessive (7.3.D.4)

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

rear brake juddering severely (3.7.A.5b)

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Pass 30 Oct 2007 57,193 miles
Fail 27 Oct 2007 57,193 miles

Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Pass 25 Sep 2006 57,192 miles
Fail 26 Aug 2006 57,192 miles

Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

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

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

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
Full Dodge Dakota reliability report

Don't risk it. Know before you buy.

Not all vehicle check providers are the same. Some don't offer a data guarantee, which means if their information is wrong, you're on your own. Every CarVerify report is backed by a £30,000 finance data guarantee.

£30k guarantee Instant results Cancel anytime

S774 HLG is a 1999 Dodge Dakota in Yellow with a 3,900cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60%.

Across all 1999 Dodge Dakota models, the average MOT pass rate is 76.3% with a typical mileage of 95,056 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 S774 HLG, 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 27 years old, this Dodge Dakota is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

Frequently Asked Questions

How do I check the history of S774 HLG?

You can check the full history of S774 HLG by running a full vehicle check. This shows you finance, stolen, write-off, MOT history, mileage records and more.

What year was S774 HLG registered?

S774 HLG is a 1999 Dodge Dakota, first registered on 31 December 1999.

Is S774 HLG safe to buy?

The MOT history for S774 HLG shows 20 tests with a 60% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

Does S774 HLG have outstanding finance?

Finance checks require a premium vehicle report. This checks against all major UK finance providers to see if there is any outstanding finance on S774 HLG. If you buy a car with outstanding finance, the finance company can repossess it.

No warranty or guarantee of accuracy is provided for any free data on this page. The data guarantee applies only to information obtained through the purchase of a full check.