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D16 RAM

1996 Dodge Ram

Silver Diesel 5900cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires17 Jun 2027
Tests21 (17 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate81%

Mileage

204,903 mi
Last recorded204,903 miles
Recorded on18 Jun 2026
Typical for 1996 Dodge Ram112,099 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationD16 RAM
MakeDodge
ModelRam
Year1996
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine5,900cc

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MOT History

17 pass 4 fail
Pass 18 Jun 2026 204,903 miles
Pass 22 May 2025 203,806 miles

Oil leak, but not excessive multiple oil leaks (8.4.1 (a) (i))

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

Suspension component corroded but not seriously weakened all front and rear (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 21 May 2024 203,152 miles

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

Rear Fluid leak, but not excessive diff (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 4 Apr 2023 201,523 miles

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

Fail 23 Mar 2023 201,509 miles

Offside Front Brake pipe leaking on a hydraulic braking system (1.1.11 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

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

Pass 10 Mar 2022 200,600 miles
Pass 4 Mar 2021 199,719 miles
Pass 1 Jul 2019 198,353 miles
Fail 31 May 2019 198,329 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Passenger's seat backrest cannot be secured in the upright position. (6.2.6 (a) (i))

Oil leaking excessively from engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Power steering component leaking (2.1.5 (a))

Driver's seat backrest cannot be secured in the upright position. (6.2.5 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Upper Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Front Upper Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Pass 3 May 2018 197,521 miles

Oil leak

Power steering component(s) has slight seepage from a component box (2.3.3b)

Rear exhaust

Pass 27 Apr 2017 196,480 miles

Oil leak

Pass 18 Apr 2016 195,231 miles

Exhaust noisy (7.1.4)

Various oil leaks.

Pass 6 Feb 2015 193,007 miles

Oil leak

rear exhaust removed

slight bind offside front wheel

some corrosion forming underside on and near prescribed areas

suspension components corroding

Pass 20 Dec 2013 190,191 miles

Oil leak

steering bushes/joints slight wear

Pass 14 Dec 2012 188,182 miles
Fail 11 Dec 2012 188,140 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b) DANGEROUS

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Nearside Rear Leaf spring splayed but action not impaired (2.4.B.1c)

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

Oil leak

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

exhaust deteriorated/poor repairs

rear service brakes slightly out of adjustment

Pass 19 Nov 2011 186,056 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

Nearside Rear Leaf spring splayed but action not impaired (2.4.B.1c)

Oil leak

Power steering component(s) has slight seepage from a component (2.3.3b)

Pass 30 Jun 2010 183,122 miles

FRONT BRAKE DISCS PITTED

Oil leak

Fail 26 Jun 2010 183,083 miles

Offside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

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

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

FRONT BRAKE DISCS PITTED

Oil leak

Pass 22 Jun 2009 179,318 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp damaged but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Nearside Headlamp not in good working order but not adversely affecting beam image (1.2.4a)

Offside Headlamp damaged but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Offside Headlamp not in good working order but not adversely affecting beam image (1.2.4a)

Oil leak

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

Pass 6 Mar 2008 175,855 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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D16 RAM is a 1996 Dodge Ram in Silver with a 5,900cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81%.

Across all 1996 Dodge Ram models, the average MOT pass rate is 79.3% with a typical mileage of 112,099 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 D16 RAM, 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 30 years old, this Dodge Ram is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

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What year was D16 RAM registered?

D16 RAM is a 1996 Dodge Ram, first registered on 31 December 1996.

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