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B211 BJO

1985 Dodge Ram

Blue Petrol 5200cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires26 Sep 2010
Tests6 (4 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

44,250 mi
Last recorded44,250 miles
Recorded on6 Oct 2010
Typical for 1985 Dodge Ram52,938 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationB211 BJO
MakeDodge
ModelRam
Year1985
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine5,200cc

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MOT History

4 pass 2 fail
Fail 6 Oct 2010 44,250 miles

Centre Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Driver's door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle (6.2.B.1b)

Emissions not tested (7.0)

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Front position lamp(s) incorrect colour (1.1.A.3e)

Fuel pipe leaking (7.2.3)

Hazard warning lamps not flashing in phase, with ignition on (1.4.B.1f)

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Nearside Front Direction indicator insecure (1.4.A.2b)

Nearside Front Upper Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front wheel bearing has excessive play (2.5.A.3c)

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Nearside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Offside Front Front wheel bearing has excessive play (2.5.A.3c)

Offside Front Upper Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

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

Power steering component(s) leaking (2.3.3b)

Power steering pump leaking from a failed component (2.3.3b)

Rear Seat belt damaged sufficient to obstruct correct operation of the belt (5.2.2a)

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

Steering system excessively tight (2.2.D.1)

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)

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Fuel pipe leaking (7.2.3) DANGEROUS

Propshaft component defective

drivers seat belt anchorage damaged

Pass 24 Sep 2009 44,237 miles
Pass 15 Sep 2008 44,230 miles
Pass 27 Sep 2007 353,961 miles
Pass 23 Sep 2006 24,158 miles
Fail 18 Sep 2006 24,158 miles

Rear fog lamp tell tale not working (1.3.1b)

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

Windscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching by more than 10mm within zone 'A' (8.3.1b)

Windscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching into the swept area by more than 40mm outside zone 'A' (8.3.1e)

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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B211 BJO is a 1985 Dodge Ram in Blue with a 5,200cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 6 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 B211 BJO, 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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B211 BJO is a 1985 Dodge Ram, first registered on 31 December 1985.

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