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C324 OTW

1985 Dodge Ram

Blue Petrol 6200cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires1 Jan 2025
Tests12 (8 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

1,321 mi
Last recorded1,321 miles
Recorded on2 Jan 2024
Typical for 1985 Dodge Ram52,938 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationC324 OTW
MakeDodge
ModelRam
Year1985
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine6,200cc

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MOT History

8 pass 4 fail
Pass 2 Jan 2024 1,321 miles

front of near side sill area rusting through

oil leaks

several suspension bushes worn

some play in various steering joints

Fail 21 Dec 2023 1,312 miles

Brake master cylinder leaking (1.1.10 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

front of near side sill area rusting through

oil leaks

several suspension bushes worn

some play in various steering joints

Pass 11 Feb 2022 1,303 miles
Fail 8 Feb 2022 1,295 miles

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

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

Pass 25 Sep 2013 99,681 miles

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

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

exhaust manifold leak

full length brake pipe wire coated,unable to inspect

lower column couplint/joint play

Fail 17 Sep 2013 99,641 miles

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

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

Power steering malfunctioning (2.3.3a)

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

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

exhaust manifold leak

full length brake pipe wire coated,unable to inspect

lower column couplint/joint play

main beam warning lamp not working

Pass 18 Sep 2012 96,869 miles

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

both brake pipes from master cylinder obscured

exhaust down pipe deteriorating

exhaust manifold blow

main beam warning light not working

nearside full length brake pipe obscured

steering column lower universal joint deteriorating

Pass 3 Aug 2011 93,141 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Offside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

all steel brake pipes covered with steel sleeve unable to see pipe condition

Fail 26 Jul 2011 93,134 miles

Nearside Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Registration plate lamp not illuminating the registration plate (1.1.C.1e)

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

Offside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

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

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

Power steering pump drive system defective (2.3.6)

Nearside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Offside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

all steel brake pipes covered with steel sleeve unable to see pipe condition

Pass 6 Nov 2007 90,623 miles

Nearside Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

slight weep of oil from steering box

Pass 10 Oct 2006 87,619 miles

Nearside Front Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Pass 10 Nov 2005 85,034 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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C324 OTW is a 1985 Dodge Ram in Blue with a 6,200cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 C324 OTW, 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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C324 OTW is a 1985 Dodge Ram, first registered on 31 December 1985.

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