Official DVLA Record

1998 Dodge Saloon 2.4L Petrol · S494 JFL

S494 JFL

1998 Dodge Saloon (2.4L, petrol). First registered 01/01/1999. Recorded mileage 194,621 miles. MOT status: Expired.

Make & Model
DODGE SALOON
Year / Origin
1998 · Glasgow
Safety Recall
Unknown
MOT Status
Valid until 02/11/2013
Road Tax
Untaxed (01/01/2012)
Recorded Mileage
194,621 mi
ULEZ Compliance
Check Required (Pre-Euro 4 Petrol)
Fuel & Engine
PETROL · 2.4L
Reliability Guide
Common Faults
MOT Status
Expired
Valid until 02/11/2013
Tax Status
Untaxed
Tax due 01/01/2012
Fuel Type
PETROL
Year
1998
Engine
2400cc

S494 JFL Key Findings

  • 10 MOT tests recorded
  • Latest MOT passed on 03/11/2012
  • 194,621 miles recorded at latest MOT
  • 3 historical MOT failures
  • No defects recorded at the latest MOT
  • Recurring brakes items (16 mentions)

Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.

MOT Roadworthiness Analysis
45
/ 100 · Below Average
DVSA Test Records Evaluated

MOT Roadworthiness: Below Average

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✗ MOT Expired or Failed
✓ Taxed
! No MOT history found
! Older vehicle
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S494 JFL Mileage History

  1. 17/12/2005141,812 mi
  2. 24/11/2006154,791 mi+12,979 mi
  3. 22/11/2007167,069 mi+12,278 mi
  4. 24/11/2007167,102 mi+33 mi
  5. 11/03/2009173,895 mi+6,793 mi
  6. 19/02/2010178,595 mi+4,700 mi
  7. 19/02/2010178,595 mi
  8. 18/02/2011190,448 mi+11,853 mi
  9. 22/02/2011190,553 mi+105 mi
  10. 03/11/2012194,621 mi+4,068 mi

Average of roughly 7,675 miles per year across 10 recorded odometer readings.

S494 JFL MOT History

Vehicle record last updated: 1 Oct 2026, 16:22
MOT Analysis

Interpretation generated from the recorded test data above — not an official DVSA statement and not a substitute for an independent inspection.

10 MOT tests are recorded for this 1998 Dodge Saloon (S494 JFL) between December 2005 and November 2012.

The record contains 7 passes and 3 failures.

The most recent test on 03 November 2012 was a pass, although the earlier record includes 3 failures that buyers may want to investigate.

Across all tests, the most frequently flagged areas are: Brakes (16 issues), Lighting (8 issues), Steering (2 issues), Suspension (1 issue), Tyres (1 issue). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.

In total 13 advisory notices are recorded. Advisories flag items that passed but may need attention before the next test; they are not evidence of how well the vehicle has been serviced.

Recorded failure items include: “Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)”; “Power steering pump drive system defective (2.3.6)”; “Offside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)”.

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