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VWV 231K

1971 Dodge Charger

Brown Petrol 7200cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires28 Nov 2020
Tests15 (13 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate86.7%

Mileage

87,067 mi
Last recorded87,067 miles
Recorded on29 Nov 2019
Typical for 1971 Dodge Charger29,091 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationVWV 231K
MakeDodge
ModelCharger
Year1971
ColourBrown
Fuel typePetrol
Engine7,200cc
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MOT History

13 pass 2 fail
Pass 29 Nov 2019 87,067 miles
Fail 22 Nov 2019 87,067 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content excessive (8.2.1.2 (b))

Nearside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Front Direction indicator not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

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

Parking brake lever has excessive movement indicating incorrect adjustment (1.1.6 (c))

Pass 7 Jun 2018 86,738 miles
Pass 12 Jun 2017 86,485 miles
Pass 3 Jun 2016 86,192 miles
Pass 4 Jun 2015 85,552 miles
Pass 12 Mar 2014 84,707 miles

Centre Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Nearside Front Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Offside Front Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Pass 6 Jul 2012 84,061 miles

Nearside Front Drag link end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Nearside Front Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

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

Offside Front Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

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

front prop shaft slight play

o/s rear hub end play

Fail 7 Jul 2011 83,593 miles

Nearside Front Drag link end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Nearside Front Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Offside Front Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Offside Rear Brake pipe inadequately clipped (3.6.B.1)

front seats loose

travel on hand brake

Pass 7 Jul 2011 83,593 miles

Nearside Front Drag link end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Nearside Front Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Offside Front Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

front seats loose

travel on hand brake

Pass 25 Mar 2010 82,900 miles
Pass 19 Aug 2008 82,201 miles
Pass 28 Aug 2007 81,224 miles
Pass 15 Aug 2006 79,969 miles
Pass 17 Aug 2005 78,492 miles

How Reliable is the Dodge Charger?

Based on 3,370 MOT tests across 652 vehicles.

81.3%
Pass Rate
1,014
Miles/Year
58
Year Lifespan
652
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Track rod end ball joint has excessive play 52
Direction indicator incorrect colour 52
position lamp(s) not working 48
Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid 42
Parking brake: efficiency below requirements 39
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VWV 231K is a 1971 Dodge Charger in Brown with a 7,200cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 86.7%.

Across all 1971 Dodge Charger models, the average MOT pass rate is 90.3% with a typical mileage of 29,091 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 Charger fails its MOT is track rod end ball joint has excessive play, accounting for 52 recorded failures. If you're considering buying VWV 231K, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Dodge Charger typically stays on UK roads for around 58 years. At 55 years old, this Dodge Charger is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was VWV 231K registered?

VWV 231K is a 1971 Dodge Charger, first registered on 6 September 1971.

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