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X733 GBC

2001 Dodge Dakota

Red Petrol 3900cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires18 Nov 2026
Tests24 (16 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

109,349 mi
Last recorded109,349 miles
Recorded on19 Nov 2025
Typical for 2001 Dodge Dakota77,674 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationX733 GBC
MakeDodge
ModelDakota
Year2001
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,900cc

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MOT History

16 pass 8 fail
Pass 19 Nov 2025 109,349 miles

Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material all pipes (1.1.11 (c))

Front both wings corroded

Pass 19 Nov 2024 108,446 miles

Nearside Front Upper Macpherson strut ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Fail 17 Oct 2024 108,446 miles

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

Steering rack has excessive free play detected at the steering wheel (steering rack fitted) uj bottom of column (2.3 (a) (i))

Fail 27 Aug 2024 108,357 miles

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

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Inner Anti-roll bar pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Lower Suspension component ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Nearside Front Outer Anti-roll bar pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Service brake excessively fluctuating (1.2.1 (e))

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))

Nearside Rear Service brake lagging in operation (1.2.1 (d))

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

Offside Front Inner Anti-roll bar pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Lower Suspension component ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Outer Anti-roll bar pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Service brake excessively fluctuating (1.2.1 (e))

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Vehicle structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Rear Vehicle structure or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a body mounting (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))

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

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

Rear Exhaust system insecure (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

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

Offside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Pass 21 Sep 2023 106,909 miles

Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material all pipes (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced chassis rail (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Rear Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement D bushes both sides (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Fail 21 Sep 2023 106,909 miles

Central Exhaust system insecure (6.1.2 (a))

Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material all pipes (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Steering rack gaiter missing or no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

Offside Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced chassis rail (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Rear Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement D bushes both sides (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Registration plate does not conform to the specified requirements front and rear (0.1 (d))

Pass 6 Sep 2022 104,890 miles

Nearside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive doorshut (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Rear lenses have covers

Fail 6 Sep 2022 104,890 miles

Nearside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive doorshut (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Offside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play locking nut loose (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Rear lenses have covers

Registration plate does not conform to the specified requirements front and rear (0.1 (d))

Pass 1 Sep 2021 103,409 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

Nearside Front Headlamp has a product on the light source but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Pass 24 Aug 2020 101,437 miles
Pass 16 Apr 2019 93,718 miles
Fail 8 Apr 2019 93,711 miles

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

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

Pass 3 Apr 2018 86,651 miles

tyres cracked

Fail 27 Mar 2018 86,651 miles

Front registration plate character(s) laid out in an incorrect format (6.3.4f)

Rear registration plate character(s) laid out in an incorrect format (6.3.4f)

tyres cracked

Pass 18 Oct 2016 85,370 miles
Pass 8 Oct 2015 83,773 miles
Pass 15 Oct 2014 81,877 miles
Pass 11 Oct 2013 79,529 miles

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Pass 18 Oct 2012 77,671 miles

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

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

Rear Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Fail 12 Oct 2012 77,641 miles

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

Nearside Lower Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Rear reflector missing (1.5.1a)

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

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

Rear Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Pass 28 Sep 2011 75,825 miles
Pass 24 Aug 2010 71,817 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Fail 28 Aug 2009 68,175 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low and too far to the right. (1.8)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low and too far to the right. (1.8)

Pass 28 Aug 2009 68,175 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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X733 GBC is a 2001 Dodge Dakota in Red with a 3,900cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

Across all 2001 Dodge Dakota models, the average MOT pass rate is 75.5% with a typical mileage of 77,674 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 X733 GBC, 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 25 years old, this Dodge Dakota is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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X733 GBC is a 2001 Dodge Dakota, first registered on 31 December 2001.

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