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DWR 817W

1980 Dodge Ram

Purple Petrol 7200cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires5 Oct 2021
Tests15 (12 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

68,079 mi
Last recorded68,079 miles
Recorded on6 Oct 2020
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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDWR 817W
MakeDodge
ModelRam
Year1980
ColourPurple
Fuel typePetrol
Engine7,200cc

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MOT History

12 pass 3 fail
Pass 6 Oct 2020 68,079 miles
Pass 27 Sep 2019 67,940 miles

front anti-roll bar bushes worn

upper ball joint covers deteriorating

Pass 27 Sep 2018 67,588 miles

Front anti-roll bar bushes deteriorating

Front upper ball joint covers deteriorating

Pass 29 Sep 2017 67,415 miles

Exhaust noisy close to excess (7.1.4)

Nearside Upper Front suspension ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Upper Front suspension ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

front brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

Fail 29 Sep 2017 67,415 miles

Exhaust noisy close to excess (7.1.4)

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

Nearside Upper Front suspension ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Upper Front suspension ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

front brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

Pass 28 Mar 2015 66,788 miles

Offside Upper Front suspension ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Oil leak

Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

slight play in both front inner track rod ball joints

Pass 18 Jan 2014 64,079 miles

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

Front Upper Suspension arm ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Fail 18 Jan 2014 64,079 miles

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

Front Upper Suspension arm ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Pass 19 Jan 2013 61,808 miles

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

Nearside Front Upper Suspension arm ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Front Upper Suspension arm ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

front tyres wearing close on inner and outer edges

Pass 19 Oct 2011 58,547 miles

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

Nearside Front Lower Steering column shaft has slight end float (2.1.3)

Nearside Front Upper Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

Nearside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Nearside Rear Lower Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

Offside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Offside Rear Lower Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Pass 13 Sep 2010 55,140 miles
Pass 12 Aug 2009 51,970 miles
Pass 2 Sep 2008 49,363 miles
Pass 1 Jun 2006 48,777 miles
Fail 31 May 2006 48,777 miles

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

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Nearside Outer Tie bar/rod has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

Registration plate lamp not illuminating the registration plate (1.1.C.1e)

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Offside Front wheel bearing has excessive play (2.5.A.3c) DANGEROUS

Nearside Headlamp aim too low when the centre of the headlamp is below 850mm from the ground (1.6.B2)

Nearside Rear Lower Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

Offside Rear Lower Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

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

brake bind on both rear brakes

engine oil level low

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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DWR 817W is a 1980 Dodge Ram in Purple with a 7,200cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 DWR 817W, 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 46 years old, this Dodge Ram is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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DWR 817W is a 1980 Dodge Ram, first registered on 31 December 1980.

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