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C857 XLM

1986 Dodge Ram

Red Petrol 5200cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires11 Feb 2027
Tests27 (20 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate74.1%

Mileage

29,234 mi
Last recorded29,234 miles
Recorded on21 Jan 2026
Typical for 1986 Dodge Ram57,096 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationC857 XLM
MakeDodge
ModelRam
Year1986
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine5,200cc

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MOT History

20 pass 7 fail
Pass 21 Jan 2026 29,234 miles

general corrosion under vehicle

idler arm has slight free play

Pass 24 Jan 2025 29,163 miles
Pass 23 Jan 2024 29,087 miles
Pass 26 Jan 2023 28,880 miles
Pass 21 Jan 2022 28,656 miles
Fail 19 Jan 2022 28,656 miles

Emissions not tested (8.2.1.2 (d))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

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

Pass 12 Feb 2021 28,281 miles

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Fail 14 Jan 2021 28,156 miles

Offside Exhaust emissions likely to be affected by an exhaust leak downpipe (8.2.1.1 (b))

Pass 5 Jul 2019 27,590 miles

Front Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Inner Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Inner Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Rear axle rusty

Pass 10 Jul 2018 26,801 miles
Fail 9 Jul 2018 26,799 miles

Nearside Vehicle structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced outer sill (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Pass 6 Jul 2017 25,955 miles

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

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

Pass 22 Jul 2016 25,415 miles
Fail 8 Jul 2016 25,397 miles

Hazard warning switch missing (1.4.B.1d)

Nearside Rear rear brake excessively fluctuating (3.7.B.3)

Offside Rear rear brake excessively fluctuating (3.7.B.3)

Offside Rear rear parking (secondary) brake grabbing severely (3.7.B.6b)

Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play both (2.6.2)

Pass 14 Jul 2015 24,406 miles

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

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

Offside Front Front suspension has slight play in a lower wishbone bearing (2.5.B.1a)

Pass 7 Jul 2014 23,589 miles
Pass 16 Jul 2013 23,396 miles
Pass 23 Jul 2012 23,099 miles

Nearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Nearside front brake juddering slightly (3.7.A.2b)

Offside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside front brake juddering slightly (3.7.A.2b)

advice rear suspension leaf spring (front mounting bushes)

engine smoky. pass and advice

Pass 7 Jul 2011 22,565 miles
Fail 7 Jul 2011 22,565 miles

Nearside Direction indicators flashing less than 60 times a minute (1.4.A.2g)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Direction indicators flashing less than 60 times a minute (1.4.A.2g)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 1 Jul 2010 21,760 miles

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

petrol filler hose perrishing

Pass 8 Jul 2009 20,086 miles
Pass 24 Jul 2008 18,890 miles
Fail 17 Jun 2008 18,847 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content excessive (7.3.B.1a)

Nearside Front Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) leaking (2.3.3b)

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Offside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

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

Fail 14 Jun 2007 17,500 miles

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 14 Jun 2007 17,500 miles
Pass 14 Jun 2006 15,366 miles

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

Nearside Front brake disc slightly scored (3.5.1h)

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

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

Offside Front brake disc slightly scored (3.5.1h)

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

off side rear hand brake efficiency lower than near side.(pass and advise)

power steering pipe oily.(pass and advise)

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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C857 XLM is a 1986 Dodge Ram in Red with a 5,200cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 27 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 74.1%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 C857 XLM, 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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What year was C857 XLM registered?

C857 XLM is a 1986 Dodge Ram, first registered on 31 December 1986.

Is C857 XLM safe to buy?

The MOT history for C857 XLM shows 27 tests with a 74.1% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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