Dodge Unknown (1982)

We have 6,408 1982 Dodge Unknown vehicles in our database, but the DVLA's digital MOT records for vehicles of this age don't include reliable pass/fail outcomes — detailed test statistics aren't available for this vintage.

What to check before buying a 1982 Dodge Unknown

Practical pre-purchase checks for this age and model.

• 📋 Check the full MOT history. Look for recurring advisories — slow-building issues like corrosion or brake wear patterns show up years before they become failures. Enter the reg below for a full AI analysis.
• 🔍 Inspect for corrosion in person. Brake pipes, sills, subframes, and chassis legs. Surface rust is normal at this age; structural rust is a serious problem that's expensive to fix and can fail an MOT.
• 🛞 Check tyres and brakes. The most common advisory items at this age. Budget for replacement if they're near the limit — factor this into your offer price.
• 📄 Run an HPI check. The MOT history won't show outstanding finance, insurance write-offs, or stolen status — an HPI check will.

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Pass Rate by Fuel Type

Mileage Distribution

Most 1982 Dodge Unknown vehicles sit in the blue band. If the car you're looking at is outside it, it's either unusually low or high mileage for its age.

Half of all 1982 Dodge Unknown vehicles fall between 36,204 and 36,204 miles.

Most Common MOT Issues — 1982 Dodge Unknown

Based on actual MOT test records for this model. Percentage shows how often each item appears across all vehicles in this cohort.

• 28.6%
  Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit
• 28.6%
  Offside Steering pivot point has slight play
• 28.6%
  Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened
• 28.6%
  Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt
• 14.3%
  Nearside Front Body has a sharp edge caused by corrosion wing
• 14.3%
  Steering box has slight free play detected at steering wheel
• 14.3%
  Offside rear brake binding
• 14.3%
  Offside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect

Data covers a 3-year window centred on 1982. Counts include advisories and failures.

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