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B147 TFD

1985 Dodge Ram

Cream Petrol 5200cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires31 Jul 2015
Tests13 (9 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate69.2%

Mileage

24,003 mi
Last recorded24,003 miles
Recorded on1 Aug 2014
Typical for 1985 Dodge Ram52,938 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationB147 TFD
MakeDodge
ModelRam
Year1985
ColourCream
Fuel typePetrol
Engine5,200cc

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MOT History

9 pass 4 fail
Pass 1 Aug 2014 24,003 miles

Nearside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Offside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1a)

Fail 1 Aug 2014 24,003 miles

Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

rear brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1a)

Fail 22 Jul 2013 23,338 miles

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 22 Jul 2013 23,338 miles
Pass 23 Jul 2012 23,301 miles
Pass 21 Jun 2011 23,169 miles

beam patterns poor

front seat belts slow to retract

heavy surface corrosion on all metal brake pipes

heavy surface rusting on all floor pans

non standard exhaust system fitted

rear tyres worn on outer edges

Fail 31 May 2011 23,169 miles

Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Nearside Front Tie bar/rod rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)

Offside Front Tie bar/rod rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Rear position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Steering system has excessive free play detected at the steering wheel (steering box fitted) (2.2.A.1a)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

beam patterns poor

front seat belts slow to retract

heavy surface corrosion on all brake pipes

heavy surface rusting on all floor pans

non standard exhaust system fitted

Pass 22 Apr 2010 22,297 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Oil leak

Pass 1 May 2009 19,786 miles

Brake pipe slightly damaged (2.2.D.2b)

Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Pass 7 May 2008 17,857 miles

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

unable to check metal brake pipes due to coverings

Fail 8 Apr 2008 17,856 miles

Offside Front Shock absorber insecure (2.7.2b)

Offside Front Suspension arm worn and seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Offside Front coil spring fractured (2.4.C.1a)

Offside Rear Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Rear fog lamp tell tale not working (1.3.1b)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

condition of all brake pipes unknown due to steel braided covering

engine running very weak

handbrake cable dry,requires lubricating

Pass 22 Feb 2007 8,252 miles

all brake pipes look corroded but limited vision due to steel braiding,recomend replacement .

offside mirror glass cracked

offside rear handbrake more efficient than nearside rear

Pass 28 Mar 2006 6,253 miles

How Reliable is the Dodge Ram?

Based on 27,651 MOT tests across 2,744 vehicles.

80.3%
Pass Rate
2,721
Miles/Year
41
Year Lifespan
2,744
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

fog lamp not working 466
Parking brake: efficiency below requirements 377
position lamp(s) not working 355
Direction indicator incorrect colour 321
position lamp(s) incorrect colour 271
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B147 TFD is a 1985 Dodge Ram in Cream with a 5,200cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 69.2%.

Across all 1985 Dodge Ram models, the average MOT pass rate is 76.5% with a typical mileage of 52,938 miles. This particular vehicle has a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

The most common reason a Dodge Ram fails its MOT is fog lamp not working, accounting for 466 recorded failures. If you're considering buying B147 TFD, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Dodge Ram typically stays on UK roads for around 41 years. At 41 years old, this Dodge Ram is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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B147 TFD is a 1985 Dodge Ram, first registered on 31 December 1985.

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