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D543 YHK

1987 Dodge Ram

Green Petrol 5200cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires14 Aug 2026
Tests23 (19 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate82.6%

Mileage

58,499 mi
Last recorded58,499 miles
Recorded on21 Jul 2025
Typical for 1987 Dodge Ram59,466 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationD543 YHK
MakeDodge
ModelRam
Year1987
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine5,200cc

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MOT History

19 pass 4 fail
Pass 21 Jul 2025 58,499 miles

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

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

Front Steering linkage ball joint ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt All dust covers (2.1.3 (g) (i))

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

Offside Front Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed (7.1.2 (b))

Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing All tyres (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Fail 21 Jul 2025 58,499 miles

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

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

Front Steering linkage ball joint ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt All dust covers (2.1.3 (g) (i))

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

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

Offside Front Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed (7.1.2 (b))

Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing All tyres (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 15 Aug 2024 57,478 miles
Fail 15 Aug 2024 57,478 miles

Offside Rear Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))

Battery insecure and likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 12 May 2023 55,980 miles

Nearside Front Upper Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both bushes perished (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Indicator tell-tale inoperative (4.9.1 (a) (i))

Offside Front Upper Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both bushes perished (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Fail 4 May 2023 55,972 miles

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

Offside Front Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

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

Nearside Front Upper Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both bushes perished (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Indicator tell-tale inoperative (4.9.1 (a) (i))

Offside Front Upper Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both bushes perished (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 23 Jan 2021 55,990 miles
Pass 31 Jan 2020 55,987 miles
Pass 12 Jan 2019 55,967 miles
Pass 12 Jan 2018 55,831 miles
Pass 10 Jan 2017 55,831 miles
Pass 5 Jan 2016 55,788 miles
Pass 9 Jan 2015 55,711 miles
Fail 9 Jan 2015 55,711 miles

Rear Parking brake operation grabbing severely (3.7.C.3b)

Pass 7 Jan 2014 55,711 miles
Pass 5 Jan 2013 55,493 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing (2.7.2a)

Offside Rear Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing (2.7.2a)

Pass 19 Jan 2012 55,309 miles
Pass 24 Dec 2010 54,960 miles
Pass 21 Jan 2010 54,626 miles
Pass 9 Dec 2008 54,155 miles
Pass 11 Dec 2007 53,806 miles
Pass 2 Jan 2007 53,644 miles
Pass 12 Dec 2005 53,058 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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D543 YHK is a 1987 Dodge Ram in Green with a 5,200cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 82.6%.

Across all 1987 Dodge Ram models, the average MOT pass rate is 74.0% with a typical mileage of 59,466 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 D543 YHK, 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 39 years old, this Dodge Ram is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was D543 YHK registered?

D543 YHK is a 1987 Dodge Ram, first registered on 31 December 1987.

Is D543 YHK safe to buy?

The MOT history for D543 YHK shows 23 tests with a 82.6% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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