Dodge Challenger
From 738 MOT tests. Above average for its class.
Common MOT failure categories
What goes wrong?
The most common MOT failure reasons are a direction indicator lamp missing, inoperative or in the case of a multiple light source more than 1/2 not functioning, engine mil illuminated indicating a malfunction and wiper blade missing or obviously not clearing the windscreen. The top issue, a direction indicator lamp missing, inoperative or in the case of a multiple light source more than 1/2 not functioning, caused 30 failures in 2024. If you need repairs before retesting, sites like BookMyGarage let you compare local prices.
| a direction indicator lamp missing, inoperative or in the case of a multiple light source more than 1/2 not functioning | 30 |
| engine mil illuminated indicating a malfunction | 13 |
| wiper blade missing or obviously not clearing the windscreen | 13 |
| a lamp missing, inoperative or in the case of a multiple light source more than 1/2 not functioning | 10 |
| an obligatory rear fog lamp missing, or a front or rear fog lamp inoperative or in the case of a multiple light source more than 1/2 not functioning | 10 |
| stop lamp missing, inoperative or in the case of a multiple light source more than 1/2 not functioning | 9 |
| the aim of a headlamp is not within limits laid down in the requirements | 9 |
| windscreen or window excessively tinted but not adversely affecting driver's view | 9 |
| a steering ball joint with excessive wear or free play | 8 |
| a headlamp or light source missing, inoperative or more than ½ not functioning in the case of led | 8 |
How serious are these failures?
Not all MOT failures are equal. Only 17.6% of Challenger failures are serious (safety or roadside), below the 44.4% average. When this car fails its MOT, it's more likely to be lights, wipers, or emissions than something dangerous. When it does fail, the average repair bill is around £48.
By registration year
| Year | Pass rate | Top failures |
|---|---|---|
| 2016 | 92.9% | a direction indicator lamp missing, inoperative or in the case of a multiple light source more than 1/2 not functioning, steering rack gaiter or ball joint dust cover missing or no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc |
Typical mileage
Half of all Challengers tested had between 31,919 and 96,285 miles on the clock.
At 56,785 median miles, the Challenger has 0.021 failures per 10,000 miles driven.
Other Dodge models
| Dodge Ram | 84.8% |
| Dodge Nitro | 67.2% |
| Dodge Caliber | 57.6% |
| Dodge Unclassified | 90.9% |
| Dodge Journey | 67.5% |
Common questions
What is the Dodge Challenger MOT pass rate?
The Dodge Challenger has a 88.1% MOT pass rate based on 738 real MOT tests. This is above the national average.
What are common MOT failures on a Dodge Challenger?
The most common MOT failure on the Dodge Challenger is a direction indicator lamp missing, inoperative or in the case of a multiple light source more than 1/2 not functioning, which caused 30 failures. Other common issues include engine mil illuminated indicating a malfunction.
What is the typical mileage of a Dodge Challenger at MOT?
The median mileage at MOT for a Dodge Challenger is 56,785 miles. The middle 50% of vehicles tested have between 31,919 and 96,285 miles.
Buying a used Challenger?
Start with the free tools. Look up the specific vehicle's MOT history on GOV.UK The mileage at each test will show if it's been wound back, and the advisory history tells you what's wearing. Cross-reference that against the typical failures above to see if anything looks unusual for this model.
The free data won't tell you about outstanding finance, theft markers, or write-off history. For that, you need a vehicle history check This is especially important on a private sale where you have fewer legal protections.
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