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C872 XRT

1986 Dodge Ram

Red Petrol 5900cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires28 May 2027
Tests6 (4 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

43,876 mi
Last recorded43,876 miles
Recorded on29 May 2026
Typical for 1986 Dodge Ram57,096 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationC872 XRT
MakeDodge
ModelRam
Year1986
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine5,900cc

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MOT History

4 pass 2 fail
Pass 29 May 2026 43,876 miles
Pass 25 Jul 2025 42,380 miles

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

Pass 4 Jul 2024 38,230 miles
Fail 5 Jun 2023 3,818 miles

Exhaust emissions hydrocarbon content excessive (8.2.1.2 (b))

Nearside Front Steering linkage ball joint has excessive play steering idler (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Seat belt missing (7.1.2 (a))

Offside Front Upper Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Front Prop shaft joint worn, but not excessively (6.1.7 (c) (i))

Nearside Front Upper Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside All direction indicators flashing less than 60 times a minute (4.4.4 (a))

Offside Front Steering linkage ball joint has slight play steering idler (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Rear Upper Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))

Pass 28 Apr 2022 3,813 miles

Nearside Front Drag link end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Fail 2 Apr 2022 3,809 miles

Nearside Rear Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))

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

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Drag link end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Upper Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Power steering pipe/hose has slight seepage (2.1.5 (a))

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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C872 XRT is a 1986 Dodge Ram in Red with a 5,900cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 6 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 C872 XRT, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was C872 XRT registered?

C872 XRT is a 1986 Dodge Ram, first registered on 1 January 1986.

Is C872 XRT safe to buy?

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