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B428 SFH

1985 Dodge Ram

Red Diesel 2496cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires17 Jan 2021
Tests9 (8 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate88.9%

Mileage

87,739 mi
Last recorded87,739 miles
Recorded on18 Jul 2019
Typical for 1985 Dodge Ram52,938 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationB428 SFH
MakeDodge
ModelRam
Year1985
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,496cc

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MOT History

8 pass 1 fail
Pass 18 Jul 2019 87,739 miles

Offside Front Obligatory mirror slightly damaged (3.3 (b) (i))

both rear arches corroded

offside and nearside front drive shaft uj joints worn

Pass 17 Aug 2017 85,866 miles

Lower Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush all four (2.7.4)

Oil leak ()

front cross member heavily corroded

nearside front and rear arches corroded

Pass 4 Jul 2015 83,608 miles

oil leak

slight play in rear wheel bearing

Pass 23 Jun 2014 82,317 miles

down pipe exhaust has slight blow

front and rear number plate poor

front crossmeber corroded not stress point

oil leak

Fail 14 Jun 2014 82,317 miles

Centre Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

Nearside Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

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

Offside Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Steering column flexible coupling has excessive play (2.1.5)

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

down pipe exhaust has slight blow

front and rear number plate poor

front crossmeber corroded not stress point

oil leak

Pass 29 Nov 2012

all tyres slight cracked in tread

front prop uj poor condition

n/s front bearing slight play

o/s front ball joint slight play

oil leak

Pass 22 Sep 2011 79,029 miles

Oil leak

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

both rear and o/s/f tyres perished

general underside corrosion

n/s/r hand brake reading low

slight play in steering

Pass 9 Sep 2010 77,874 miles

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

Offside Rear Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing (2.7.2a)

Power steering component(s) has slight seepage from a component (2.3.3b)

front prop front uj worn

hard to see metal brake pipes due to coverings

nearside front indicater lens cracked

some free play at steering wheel

Pass 21 Jul 2007 77,740 miles

Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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

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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B428 SFH is a 1985 Dodge Ram in Red with a 2,496cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 9 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 88.9%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 B428 SFH, 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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B428 SFH is a 1985 Dodge Ram, first registered on 31 December 1985.

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