Dodge Unknown (1983)
1983 Dodge Unknown
CarHunch is tracking 4,533 1983 Dodge Unknown vehicles on UK roads. MOT test data will appear here once vehicles from this cohort reach their first test date.
We have 4,533 1983 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 1983 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.
Before you buy a Dodge Unknown
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Pass Rate by Fuel Type
| Fuel type | Vehicles | Pass rate | Avg failures |
|---|---|---|---|
| Diesel (93%) | 4,234 | 0% | 0 |
| Petrol (6%) | 291 | 0% | 0 |
| Electric (0%) | 6 | 0% | 0 |
| Gas (0%) | 2 | 0% | 0 |
Most Common MOT Issues — 1983 Dodge Unknown
Based on actual MOT test records for this model. Percentage shows how often each item appears across all vehicles in this cohort.
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100%
Offside Front Lower Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush
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66.7%
Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material
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66.7%
Offside Front Wheel bearing has slight play
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66.7%
Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material
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66.7%
Power steering component has slight seepage from a component steering box
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33.3%
Offside Front Inner Integral body structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security sills showing signs of corrosion, but has a rigid chassis advise welding
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33.3%
Offside Front Stub axle has slight vertical movement between stub axle and axle beam
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33.3%
corrosion front driver side door
Data covers a 3-year window centred on 1983. Counts include advisories and failures.
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