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BIG 4271

1996 Dodge Ram

White Petrol 5200cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires11 Jul 2026
Tests24 (18 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

76,518 mi
Last recorded76,518 miles
Recorded on16 Jun 2025
Typical for 1996 Dodge Ram112,099 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBIG 4271
MakeDodge
ModelRam
Year1996
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine5,200cc

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MOT History

18 pass 6 fail
Pass 16 Jun 2025 76,518 miles
Pass 12 Jul 2024 70,795 miles
Fail 29 Jun 2024 70,699 miles

Nearside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 22 Aug 2023 65,864 miles

Nearside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

Pass 8 Aug 2022 63,042 miles

Steering box has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.3 (a) (i))

Pass 30 Jul 2021 62,954 miles

Steering box has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.3 (a) (i))

Pass 5 Aug 2020 62,332 miles

Headlamp lens slightly defective Both Sides (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Pass 4 Jul 2019 61,979 miles

Nearside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Offside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Pass 4 Jul 2018 60,664 miles

Nearside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Offside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Rear Brake Requirements only just met, Appears braking system requires adjustment or repair

Pass 11 Jul 2017 60,153 miles

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

Pass 19 May 2016 59,522 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

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

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Fail 19 May 2016 59,522 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

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

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear Shock absorber insecure mounting bolt nut missing (2.7.2b)

Pass 14 May 2015 57,903 miles
Pass 13 May 2014 55,734 miles
Pass 16 May 2013 54,334 miles
Fail 16 May 2013 54,334 miles

Nearside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Pass 9 May 2012 53,147 miles

front brakes slightly binding

Pass 4 May 2011 51,549 miles

Offside Front suspension has slight play in a upper suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

nearside front brake binding

Fail 28 Apr 2011 51,549 miles

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

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

Offside Front suspension has slight play in a upper suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

nearside front brake binding

Pass 27 Apr 2010 49,001 miles
Pass 19 Oct 2007 44,269 miles

Nearside rear brake juddering slightly (3.7.A.5b)

Offside rear brake juddering slightly (3.7.A.5b)

Fail 18 Oct 2007 44,269 miles

Nearside Front Tyre(s) incorrect because different size tyres are fitted on the same axle. (4.1.A.1a)

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

Offside Stop lamp emits other than a steady red light (1.2.1e)

Nearside rear brake juddering slightly (3.7.A.5b)

Offside rear brake juddering slightly (3.7.A.5b)

Fail 11 Sep 2007 44,175 miles

Nearside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Rear Rear position lamp(s) incomplete (1.1.4a)

Offside Rear Rear reflector excessively damaged so that its function is impaired (1.5.1c)

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b) DANGEROUS

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

Front Anti-roll bar linkage rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front Lower Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

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

Offside Front Lower Ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Rear rear brake juddering slightly (3.7.A.5b)

front reg plate cracked

near side rear tyre cracking outer sidewall

strongly advised off side front tyre cracking on outer sidewall and in tread

strongly advised off side rear tyre cracking and splitting on outer sidewall close to cords

unable to see condition of rear metal brake pipes for springs arround

Pass 4 Apr 2006 35,286 miles

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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BIG 4271 is a 1996 Dodge Ram in White with a 5,200cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

Across all 1996 Dodge Ram models, the average MOT pass rate is 79.3% with a typical mileage of 112,099 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 BIG 4271, 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 30 years old, this Dodge Ram is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

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What year was BIG 4271 registered?

BIG 4271 is a 1996 Dodge Ram, first registered on 6 December 1996.

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