Dodge Unknown (1998)
1998 Dodge Unknown
CarHunch is tracking 112 1998 Dodge Unknown vehicles on UK roads. MOT test data will appear here once vehicles from this cohort reach their first test date.
This 1998 Dodge has a 0% first-time pass rate against the UK average of 80%, making it a deeply unreliable proposition—every single one of the 112 vehicles tested failed its MOT on first attempt. No dangerous defects were recorded and average failures per vehicle sit at zero, which suggests the data itself is corrupted or incomplete; these conflicting signals mean you should treat this analysis as unusable.
Given the vehicle's age (26 years old) and the fact that mileage data is entirely missing, there's simply not enough reliable information here to guide a purchasing decision. Do not buy based on this cohort alone—seek a professional pre-purchase inspection and specific history for any 1998 Dodge you're considering.
We have 112 1998 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 1998 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Petrol (97%) | 109 | 0% | 0 |
| Diesel (2%) | 2 | 0% | 0 |
| (1%) | 1 | 0% | 0 |
Most Common MOT Issues — 1998 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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150%
Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened
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150%
Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread
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100%
Nearside Front Wheel bearing slightly noisy
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100%
Offside Front Wheel bearing slightly noisy
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50%
rear diff is leaking oil
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50%
Nearside Front Upper Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive Chassis
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50%
vehicle has corrosion present on underside
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50%
Nearside Front Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings floor by body mtg
Data covers a 3-year window centred on 1998. Counts include advisories and failures.
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