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C240 XLK

1986 Dodge Ram

Black Petrol 3018cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires15 Nov 2024
Tests24 (13 pass, 11 fail)
Pass rate54.2%

Mileage

61,964 mi
Last recorded61,964 miles
Recorded on16 Nov 2023
Typical for 1986 Dodge Ram57,096 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationC240 XLK
MakeDodge
ModelRam
Year1986
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,018cc

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MOT History

13 pass 11 fail
Pass 16 Nov 2023 61,964 miles
Fail 14 Nov 2023 61,963 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Direction indicator not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Service brake efficiency below requirements (1.2.2 (a) (i))

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively o/s and n/s (3.4 (b) (ii))

Pass 28 Apr 2022 61,725 miles

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

slight wear in steering idler bush

Fail 9 Feb 2022 61,723 miles

Dipswitch does not operate immediately when selected on main beam (4.1.3 (b))

Drag link end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Fuel hose leaking at filler hose (6.1.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

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

Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

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

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

slight play in steering idler bush

Pass 1 Jul 2020 59,607 miles
Pass 11 Jul 2019 59,599 miles
Fail 5 Jul 2019 59,599 miles

Service brake efficiency below requirements (1.2.2 (a) (i))

Fail 12 Jun 2019 59,599 miles

Exhaust emissions hydrocarbon content excessive (8.2.1.2 (b))

Service brake efficiency below requirements (1.2.2 (a) (i))

Service brake effort inadequate at a wheel rear brakes (1.2.1 (a) (i))

Fuel system component leaking excessively or a risk of fire fuel pump (6.1.3 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Battery insecure but not likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (i))

Pass 13 Jun 2018 59,958 miles
Fail 9 May 2018 59,594 miles

All position lamps not working (1.1.A.3b)

Nearside Indicator tell tale inoperative (1.4.A.2a)

Nearside Rear Wheel nut(s) loose all nuts (4.2.A.1e)

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

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (3.7.B.5b)

Registration plate lamp not fitted (1.1.C.1b)

Service brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Offside Rear Wheel nut(s) loose all nuts (4.2.A.1e) DANGEROUS

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

battery terminals insecure

Fail 9 Aug 2016 59,586 miles

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

Offside Front Inner Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

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

Pass 13 Aug 2015 58,831 miles
Fail 12 Aug 2015 58,831 miles

Battery insecure (1.9.1)

Pass 12 Aug 2014 58,339 miles
Fail 4 Aug 2014 58,338 miles

Front passenger door cannot be opened from inside the vehicle (6.2.B.1b)

Front passenger door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle (6.2.B.1b)

Nearside Front Brake hose excessively deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Nearside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Offside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

rear brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

Pass 18 Jun 2013 56,506 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 21 Jun 2012 55,446 miles
Fail 7 Jul 2011 54,015 miles

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

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

Pass 7 Jul 2011 54,015 miles
Fail 9 Jul 2010 53,060 miles

Driver's seat cannot be secured in the upright position. (6.2.A.2)

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 9 Jul 2010 53,060 miles

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

Pass 14 Aug 2006 52,566 miles
Fail 3 Jul 2006 52,482 miles

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

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

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

Pass 2 Aug 2005 51,957 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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C240 XLK is a 1986 Dodge Ram in Black with a 3,018cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 54.2%.

Across all 1986 Dodge Ram models, the average MOT pass rate is 68.6% with a typical mileage of 57,096 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 C240 XLK, 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 40 years old, this Dodge Ram is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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C240 XLK is a 1986 Dodge Ram, first registered on 31 December 1986.

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