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D15 DGE

1997 Dodge Ram

Red Petrol 5899cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires28 Aug 2026
Tests25 (19 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate76%

Mileage

223,238 mi
Last recorded223,238 miles
Recorded on29 Aug 2025
Typical for 1997 Dodge Ram106,472 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationD15 DGE
MakeDodge
ModelRam
Year1997
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine5,899cc

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MOT History

19 pass 6 fail
Pass 29 Aug 2025 223,238 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive both chassis rails (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Pass 22 Aug 2024 216,713 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush both front lower (5.3.2 (c))

Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive both floors, chassis rails, under sills and outer sills (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Pass 11 Aug 2023 210,788 miles
Pass 17 Aug 2022 207,782 miles
Pass 19 Aug 2021 203,059 miles
Pass 4 Aug 2020 197,535 miles

Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material to rear (1.1.11 (c))

Front Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Rear Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Pass 19 Aug 2019 196,623 miles

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

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

Offside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Pass 9 Jun 2018 185,505 miles
Pass 30 Mar 2017 171,256 miles
Pass 7 Mar 2016 162,500 miles
Pass 5 Mar 2015 159,316 miles

excessive parking brake travel

Fail 15 Apr 2014 156,974 miles

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Pass 15 Apr 2014 156,974 miles
Pass 26 Apr 2013 155,993 miles
Fail 23 Apr 2013 155,993 miles

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

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

Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 24 Apr 2012 154,777 miles

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

Fail 14 Feb 2011 154,087 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim aimed so that it dazzles other road users (1.8.A.1a)

Offside Headlamp aim aimed so that it dazzles other road users (1.8.A.1a)

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Rear Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Pass 14 Feb 2011 154,087 miles

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Rear Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Pass 11 Feb 2010 144,563 miles
Fail 11 Feb 2010 144,563 miles

Ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Direction indicators not working (1.4.A.2c)

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

Nearside Front Shock absorber has negligible damping effect (2.7.5)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Front Shock absorber has negligible damping effect (2.7.5)

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Parking brake is not capable of being maintained in operation by direct mechanical action only (3.1.2)

Pass 10 Feb 2009 136,318 miles

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

nearside steering box drop arm slight play in ball joint

Pass 6 Feb 2008 128,878 miles

offside missor glass broken

slight play detected in steering box drop arm ball joint

Fail 28 Jan 2008 128,653 miles

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

Offside Front Side repeater incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

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

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

offside missor glass broken

Pass 7 Feb 2007 120,956 miles
Fail 21 Dec 2006 120,248 miles

Ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

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

Nearside Rear Direction indicator not working (1.4.A.2c)

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

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Nail in nearside front tyre

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

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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D15 DGE is a 1997 Dodge Ram in Red with a 5,899cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 25 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76%.

Across all 1997 Dodge Ram models, the average MOT pass rate is 79.9% with a typical mileage of 106,472 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 D15 DGE, 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 29 years old, this Dodge Ram is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

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D15 DGE is a 1997 Dodge Ram, first registered on 31 December 1997.

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