Dodge (usa) Dakota

Green · Petrol · 1997 · 3,500 cc

C8 TFBMOT history

C8 TFB is a green petrol Dodge (usa) Dakota first used on 31 Dec 1997. Its MOT is valid until 19 Aug 2027 and it has passed 20 of 27 MOT tests, with 163,376 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 14 Aug 2026.

MOT
Valid
Until 19 Aug 2027
Mileage
163,376 mi
At MOT on 14 Aug 2026
MOT tests
27
20 passed · 7 failed
Per year
3,230 mi
Average between MOTs
Get reminders for C8 TFB in the free Driver Codes app

Vehicle details

Registration
C8 TFB
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
Dodge (usa)
Model
Dakota
Colour
Green
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
3,500 cc
Year of manufacture
1997
First used
31 Dec 1997
MOT status
MOT valid until 19 Aug 2027
Latest MOT test
14 Aug 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

C8 TFB was last recorded at 163,376 miles on 14 Aug 2026, 2,295 miles more than at the previous MOT on 20 Aug 2025.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
161,081 miles · 20 Aug 2025
Between the last two tests
2,295 miles
Average per year
3,230 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 163,376 miles
  • 2025 – 161,081 miles
  • 2024 – 158,473 miles
  • 2023 – 154,253 miles
  • 2022 – 152,007 miles
  • 2021 – 149,601 miles
  • 2020 – 147,782 miles
  • 2019 – 146,121 miles
  • 2018 – 143,446 miles
  • 2017 – 139,228 miles
  • 2016 – 135,629 miles
  • 2015 – 131,917 miles
  • 2014 – 126,651 miles
  • 2013 – 123,072 miles
  • 2012 – 117,916 miles
  • 2011 – 116,212 miles
  • 2009 – 109,683 miles
  • 2008 – 106,143 miles
  • 2007 – 101,142 miles
  • 2006 – 97,780 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass163,376 miles
  • AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2025
  • AdvisoryFront Outer Track rod end ball joint has slight play both (2.1.3 (b) (i))
  • AdvisoryTyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing both rears (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
  • AdvisoryVarious places starting to corrode

What MOT advisories mean

Recurring issues

Items recorded at more than one earlier MOT but not at the latest one. Repeat advisories can show maintenance that was put off.

  • Brake cable damaged but not to excess

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2018–2019

  • Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2018–2019

  • Tyres wearing on edges

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2016–2017

  • Trailer electrical socket insecure

    Minor2 MOTs, 2024–2025

  • Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2018

  • Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2018

Full MOT history

27 tests since 3 Apr 2006, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass163,376 miles (+2,295)4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    19 Aug 2027
    Odometer
    163,376 miles
    Test number
    753646681202
    • AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryFront Outer Track rod end ball joint has slight play both (2.1.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryTyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing both rears (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryVarious places starting to corrode

  2. Pass161,081 miles (+2,608)1 minor2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    19 Aug 2026
    Odometer
    161,081 miles
    Test number
    550632400160
    • MinorTrailer electrical socket insecure (4.10 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryRear Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

  3. Pass158,473 miles (+4,220)1 minor1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    17 Aug 2025
    Odometer
    158,473 miles
    Test number
    206933548716
    • MinorTrailer electrical socket insecure (4.10 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

  4. Pass154,253 miles (+2,246)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    17 Aug 2024
    Odometer
    154,253 miles
    Test number
    410677879894
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre slightly damaged side wall (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

  5. Pass152,007 miles (+2,406)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    10 Aug 2023
    Odometer
    152,007 miles
    Test number
    718133028298
    • AdvisoryPower steering pipe/hose has slight seepage (2.1.5 (a))

  6. Pass149,601 miles (+1,819)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    10 Aug 2022
    Odometer
    149,601 miles
    Test number
    705739892275
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Wheel bearing slightly noisy (5.1.3 (b) (i))

  7. Pass147,782 miles (+1,661)
    MOT expiry
    10 Aug 2021
    Odometer
    147,782 miles
    Test number
    386064437496

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  8. Pass146,121 miles (+2,675)4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    20 Dec 2020
    Odometer
    146,121 miles
    Test number
    758937531864
    • AdvisoryBrake cable damaged but not to excess (1.1.15 (a))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))
    • AdvisoryRear Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.2.1 (b) (i))

  9. Pass143,446 miles (+13)5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    19 Jun 2019
    Odometer
    143,446 miles
    Test number
    917811214396
    • AdvisoryBrake cable damaged but not to excess (1.1.15 (a))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

  10. Fail143,433 miles (+4,205)1 dangerous1 major5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    143,433 miles
    Test number
    547034405567
    • DangerousNearside Front Inner Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • MajorNearside Front Suspension arm attachment bracket/mounting insecure bolt missing (5.3.3 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryBrake cable damaged but not to excess (1.1.15 (a))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

  11. Pass139,228 miles (+3,599)4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    15 Jun 2018
    Odometer
    139,228 miles
    Test number
    360589998834
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Nail in tyre
    • AdvisoryParts of rear chassis starting to corrode
    • AdvisoryTop ball joint dust covers deteriorating
    • AdvisoryTyres wearing on edges

  12. Pass135,629 miles (+7)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    15 Jun 2017
    Odometer
    135,629 miles
    Test number
    419342878606
    • AdvisoryFront ball joint and steering dust covers deteriorating
    • AdvisoryTyres wearing on edges

  13. Fail135,622 miles (+3,705)3 failures2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    135,622 miles
    Test number
    114318512437
    • FailureExhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)
    • FailureNearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
    • FailureNearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
    • AdvisoryFront ball joint and steering dust covers deteriorating
    • AdvisoryTyres wearing on edges

  14. Pass131,917 miles
    MOT expiry
    31 May 2016
    Odometer
    131,917 miles
    Test number
    608202255149

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  15. Fail131,917 miles (+5,266)1 failure
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    131,917 miles
    Test number
    237222755140
    • FailureNearside Rear Braking system leaking (3.6.A.1)

  16. Pass126,651 miles (+3,579)1 advisory1 note
    MOT expiry
    19 May 2015
    Odometer
    126,651 miles
    Test number
    196940144150
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Upper Suspension arm ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)
    • NoteMost brake pipes starting to corrode

  17. Pass123,072 miles (+5,156)1 advisory1 note
    MOT expiry
    19 May 2014
    Odometer
    123,072 miles
    Test number
    417120843196
    • AdvisoryExhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
    • NoteMost metal brake pipes starting to corrode

  18. Pass117,916 miles2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    18 May 2013
    Odometer
    117,916 miles
    Test number
    525182932168
    • AdvisoryCentre Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

  19. Fail117,916 miles (+1,704)1 failure2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    117,916 miles
    Test number
    768222032105
    • FailureOffside Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)
    • AdvisoryCentre Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

  20. Pass116,212 miles5 advisories1 note
    MOT expiry
    18 May 2012
    Odometer
    116,212 miles
    Test number
    167829531163
    • AdvisoryBrake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryNearside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)
    • AdvisoryOffside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)
    • AdvisoryRear Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)
    • NoteAll 4 tyres perrished and starting to crack

  21. Fail116,212 miles (+6,529)3 repaired5 advisories1 note
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    116,212 miles
    Test number
    695929931157
    • Repaired at testNearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
    • Repaired at testOffside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
    • Repaired at testOffside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
    • AdvisoryBrake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryNearside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)
    • AdvisoryOffside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)
    • AdvisoryRear Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)
    • NoteAll 4 tyres perrished and starting to crack

  22. Pass109,683 miles (+183)1 advisory3 notes
    MOT expiry
    22 Apr 2010
    Odometer
    109,683 miles
    Test number
    134843319172
    • AdvisoryOffside Upper Front suspension has slight deterioration of the bonding between metal and flexible material of an upper support bearing (2.5.B.3a)
    • NoteAll brake pipes rusting [covers fitted ]
    • NoteN/s foot and handbrake reading lower
    • NoteTyrewalls cracking

  23. Fail109,500 miles (+3,357)6 failures1 advisory3 notes
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    109,500 miles
    Test number
    601421409115
    • FailureNearside Front Lower Anti-roll bar has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
    • FailureNearside Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)
    • FailureNearside Front suspension has excessive play in a upper suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)
    • FailureOffside Front Lower Anti-roll bar has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
    • FailureOffside Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)
    • FailureOffside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)
    • AdvisoryOffside Upper Front suspension has slight deterioration of the bonding between metal and flexible material of an upper support bearing (2.5.B.3a)
    • NoteAll brake pipes rusting [covers fitted ]
    • NoteN/s foot and handbrake reading lower
    • NoteTyrewalls cracking

  24. Pass106,143 miles (+5,001)
    MOT expiry
    20 Apr 2009
    Odometer
    106,143 miles
    Test number
    721156198035

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  25. Pass101,142 miles (+3,362)
    MOT expiry
    20 Apr 2008
    Odometer
    101,142 miles
    Test number
    792810797013

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  26. Pass97,780 miles (+180)
    MOT expiry
    20 Apr 2007
    Odometer
    97,780 miles
    Test number
    183121016146

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  27. Fail97,600 miles3 failures3 notes
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    97,600 miles
    Test number
    163373296068
    • FailureNearside Front Headlamp not in good working order adversely affecting beam image (1.2.4a)
    • FailureOffside Front Headlamp not in good working order adversely affecting beam image (1.2.4a)
    • FailureParking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)
    • NoteEXHAUST BLOW FROM FRONTPIPE TO CAT JOINT WHEN COLD
    • NoteLATERAL MOVEMENT IN BOTH REAR HUB ASSEMBELYS
    • NoteN/S DOOR MIRROR CRACKED

Questions about C8 TFB

Does C8 TFB currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on C8 TFB is valid until 19 Aug 2027.
When is the MOT due on C8 TFB?
The MOT on C8 TFB is valid until 19 Aug 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has C8 TFB done?
C8 TFB was recorded at 163,376 miles at its MOT on 14 Aug 2026, an average of 3,230 miles a year.
Has C8 TFB ever failed its MOT?
Yes. C8 TFB has failed 7 of its 27 MOT tests, most recently on 12 Jun 2018.
Has the mileage on C8 TFB ever gone down?
No. The odometer reading went up or stayed the same at every MOT test on record. Service records are still worth checking.
What did the latest MOT on C8 TFB find?
C8 TFB passed its latest MOT on 14 Aug 2026 with 4 advisories: front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened; front outer track rod end ball joint has slight play both; tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing both rears, and 1 more.

Related registrations

Browse all C8T registrations

Contains DVSA MOT history data, public sector information licensed under the Open Government Licence v3.0. Driver Codes is not affiliated with DVSA or DVLA.