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B733 AKL

1985 Dodge Ram

Blue Petrol 5896cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires1 Aug 2007
Tests2 (1 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate50%

Mileage

27,801 mi
Last recorded27,801 miles
Recorded on2 Aug 2006
Typical for 1985 Dodge Ram52,938 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationB733 AKL
MakeDodge
ModelRam
Year1985
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine5,896cc

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MOT History

1 pass 1 fail
Pass 2 Aug 2006 27,801 miles

see original advise sheet no. 761405496031 that still applies

Fail 5 Apr 2006 27,801 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

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

Nearside Front Direction indicator not working (1.4.A.2c)

Nearside Front Front position lamp(s) insecure (1.1.A.3a)

Nearside Headlamp aim too far to the left (1.6.C2)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low when the centre of the headlamp is above 850mm from the ground (1.6.C4)

Nearside Rear Leaf spring has excessive wear in an anchor pin and/or bush (2.4.B.2)

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has an excessively worn bush (2.7.4)

Nearside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Nearside Rear Tyre(s) is inadequate for the vehicles maximum permitted laden weight due to an incorrect load index (4.1.B.1b)

Offside Front Brake hose seriously damaged (found during steering lock to lock check) (2.2.D.2b)

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

Offside Front Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Offside Front Front position lamp(s) insecure (1.1.A.3a)

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

Offside Headlamp aim too far to the right (1.6.C2)

Offside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Offside Rear Tyre(s) is inadequate for the vehicles maximum permitted laden weight due to an incorrect load index (4.1.B.1b)

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Windscreen has damage to an area in excess of a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

both front brake discs corroded

both front tyres wearing low

corrosion to nearside front door step underneath but just outside of prescribed seat belt area

damage to offside windscreen in remainder of swept area less than 40mm

front brake pads worn low - unable to properly verify as access very difficult

front exhaust mounting loose but supporting the system

front metal brake pipe across vehicle,front to rear brake pipe,rear brake pipes and front brake pipes corroded but unable to verify as all pipes covered with a coil spring covering

nearside front flexi brake hose perished

nearside rear marker lamp damaged

offside and nearside front flexi brake hose additional centre mountings insecure

offside and nearside front top swivel joints some play

offside door step holed and corroded on top and underneath but just outside of seat belt area

offside front tyre cut in outer sidewall

slight play in offside steering idler ball joint

some play in steering box and on absolute limits - borderline pass

some rear brake imbalance on limits

some steering free play at steering wheel on absolute limits - borderline pass

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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B733 AKL is a 1985 Dodge Ram in Blue with a 5,896cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 2 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 50%.

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 B733 AKL, 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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B733 AKL is a 1985 Dodge Ram, first registered on 31 December 1985.

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