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V8 JME

2008 Dodge Dakota

Red Petrol 3700cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires31 Mar 2027
Tests16 (15 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate93.8%

Mileage

114,278 mi
Last recorded114,278 miles
Recorded on1 Apr 2026
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Vehicle Details

RegistrationV8 JME
MakeDodge
ModelDakota
Year2008
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,700cc

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MOT History

15 pass 1 fail
Pass 1 Apr 2026 114,278 miles

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Front Suspension rod pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Upper Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

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

Power steering pump has slight seepage (2.1.5 (a))

Pass 7 Mar 2025 109,688 miles
Pass 4 Mar 2024 102,865 miles
Pass 11 Nov 2022 94,454 miles

Nearside Front Power steering pipe/hose has slight seepage (2.1.5 (a))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

o/side indicator flashing fast but working ok

Pass 8 Nov 2021 88,233 miles

Nearside Front Drag link end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Power steering component has slight seepage from a component (2.1.5 (a))

Offside Front Steering linkage ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

right indicator flashing quickly

Pass 12 Nov 2020 85,608 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Nearside All direction indicators flashing more than 120 times a minute (4.4.4 (a))

Offside Rear fluid leak

Rear fog lamp lens defective which has no effect on emitted light (4.5.1 (b) (i))

engine management light on

tyre pressure mointer light on vehicle outwith fail age

Pass 9 May 2019 80,043 miles

Front Power steering pipe/hose has slight seepage hose to cooler (2.1.5 (a))

Nearside Direction indicator flashing more than 120 times a minute drivers side on l h d (4.4.4 (a))

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play drivers side on l h d (2.1.3 (b) (i))

amber light on in dash poss engine management related ok for emission test benefit to presenter

indicator side repeators not on vehicle possible due to import check benefit to presenter

mastif/motif fitted to bonnett benefit to presenter

Pass 18 Apr 2018 77,780 miles

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play left hand drive drivers side (2.2.B.1f)

slight play front hubs both sides

Pass 30 Mar 2017 76,578 miles

Oil leak ()

slight play o/s and n/s hubs

Pass 15 Feb 2016 68,849 miles

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

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

Fail 11 Feb 2016 68,692 miles

Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

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

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

Pass 18 Feb 2015 60,682 miles

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

Nearside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

bonnet motif fitted benifit to presenter

Pass 21 Nov 2013 57,630 miles

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

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

ram embblem on front of bonnet

Pass 28 Nov 2012 50,271 miles
Pass 25 Jan 2012 43,892 miles
Pass 7 Feb 2011 37,107 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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V8 JME is a 2008 Dodge Dakota in Red with a 3,700cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 93.8%.

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 V8 JME, 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 18 years old, this Dodge Dakota is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

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V8 JME is a 2008 Dodge Dakota, first registered on 31 December 2008.

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