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BDZ 574

1998 Dodge (usa) Ram 1500 2WD

Red Petrol 5900cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires24 Jun 2027
Tests20 (17 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate85%

Mileage

138,462 mi
Last recorded138,462 miles
Recorded on25 Jun 2026
Typical for 1998 Dodge (usa) Ram 1500 2WD131,517 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBDZ 574
MakeDodge (usa)
ModelRam 1500 2WD
Year1998
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine5,900cc

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MOT History

17 pass 3 fail
Pass 25 Jun 2026 138,462 miles
Pass 5 Jun 2025 138,435 miles
Fail 17 May 2024 138,414 miles

Emissions unable to be completed Catalytic converters missing (8.2.1.2 (d))

Exhaust catalytic converter missing where one was fitted as standard (8.2.1.1 (a))

Nearside Front Side repeater missing (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Side repeater not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Parking brake efficiency less than 50% of the required value (1.4.2 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Nearside and Offside front (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Front Lower Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))

Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Fail 15 Jun 2023 138,402 miles

Exhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds manufacturer's specified limits (8.2.1.2 (a))

Exhaust carbon monoxide content at idle exceeds manufacturer's specified limits (8.2.1.2 (b))

Fuel cap/sealing device ineffective (6.1.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases Both front pipes to manifold (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Brake cable damaged but not to excess Outer casing deteriorated (1.1.15 (a))

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Pass 16 Dec 2021 138,276 miles

Nearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Pass 5 Oct 2020 137,623 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Both (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened Both (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Rear Diff oil leak

Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured Both (4.4.3 (a))

Pass 1 Oct 2019 135,952 miles

Central Front Oil leak, but not excessive Transmission (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Both (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Pass 31 May 2018 134,910 miles
Pass 2 Jun 2017 134,756 miles
Pass 6 Jun 2016 134,462 miles

o/s/r tyre cracking

Pass 1 Jun 2015 133,475 miles
Pass 1 Jun 2014 132,042 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 3 Jun 2013 130,992 miles
Fail 22 May 2012 128,751 miles

Exhaust noisy (7.1.4)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 22 May 2012 128,751 miles

Exhaust noisy (7.1.4)

Pass 31 May 2011 125,230 miles
Pass 6 Nov 2009 124,768 miles
Pass 5 Nov 2008 123,653 miles
Pass 25 Oct 2007 120,138 miles
Pass 2 Nov 2006 116,106 miles

How Reliable is the Dodge (usa) Ram 1500 2WD?

Based on 1,414 MOT tests across 101 vehicles.

80.3%
Pass Rate
2,586
Miles/Year
31
Year Lifespan
101
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

fog lamp not working 34
Parking brake: efficiency below requirements 26
Direction indicator incorrect colour 21
position lamp(s) incorrect colour 17
Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect 16
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BDZ 574 is a 1998 Dodge (usa) Ram 1500 2WD in Red with a 5,900cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 85%.

Across all 1998 Dodge (usa) Ram 1500 2WD models, the average MOT pass rate is 84.3% with a typical mileage of 131,517 miles. This particular vehicle has performed better than the average for its year.

The most common reason a Dodge (usa) Ram 1500 2WD fails its MOT is fog lamp not working, accounting for 34 recorded failures. If you're considering buying BDZ 574, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Dodge (usa) Ram 1500 2WD typically stays on UK roads for around 31 years. At 28 years old, this Dodge (usa) Ram 1500 2WD is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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BDZ 574 is a 1998 Dodge (usa) Ram 1500 2WD, first registered on 31 December 1998.

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