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B53 HEW

1985 Dodge Ram

Orange Petrol 5900cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires20 May 2015
Tests7 (5 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

76,101 mi
Last recorded76,101 miles
Recorded on21 May 2014
Typical for 1985 Dodge Ram52,938 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationB53 HEW
MakeDodge
ModelRam
Year1985
ColourOrange
Fuel typePetrol
Engine5,900cc

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MOT History

5 pass 2 fail
Pass 21 May 2014 76,101 miles

Exhaust noisy (7.1.4)

Fuel pipe/s corroded

Headlamp masks/converters fitted

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

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

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

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

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

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

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

underside of vehicle genaral corrosion

Pass 22 Oct 2010 76,012 miles

Nearside Drag link end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Fail 22 Oct 2010 76,012 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content excessive (7.3.B.1a)

Nearside Drag link end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Pass 24 Sep 2009 75,689 miles
Pass 26 Sep 2008 74,930 miles

Nearside inner track rod end joint cover split/missing

Nearside outer track rod end joint cover split/missing

Pass 4 May 2007 74,398 miles
Fail 23 Apr 2007 74,371 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content excessive (7.3.B.1a)

Nearside Steering locking device missing (2.2.C.1g)

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

Offside Steering locking device missing (2.2.C.1g)

Rear Brake hose has insufficient room to move, resulting in fouling on any part (3.6.B.4a)

Steering column flexible coupling has excessive play (2.1.5)

Nearside inner track rod end joint cover split/missing

Nearside outer track rod end joint cover split/missing

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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B53 HEW is a 1985 Dodge Ram in Orange with a 5,900cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 7 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71.4%.

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 B53 HEW, 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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What year was B53 HEW registered?

B53 HEW is a 1985 Dodge Ram, first registered on 31 December 1985.

Is B53 HEW safe to buy?

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