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E227 XKD

1988 Dodge Ram

Black Petrol 3900cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires14 Dec 2024
Tests17 (12 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate70.6%

Mileage

21,905 mi
Last recorded21,905 miles
Recorded on15 Dec 2023
Typical for 1988 Dodge Ram53,700 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationE227 XKD
MakeDodge
ModelRam
Year1988
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,900cc

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MOT History

12 pass 5 fail
Pass 15 Dec 2023 21,905 miles

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

Front Coil spring corroded both sides (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

Rear Leaf spring has slight wear in a shackle pin and/or bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Rear Service brake requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair (1.2.1 (c))

Fail 14 Dec 2023 21,899 miles

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

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

Rear fog lamp tell-tale not working (4.9.1 (a) (ii))

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

Stop lamp(s) all not working (4.3.1 (a) (iii)) DANGEROUS

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

Front Coil spring corroded both sides (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Horn not working (7.7 (a))

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

Rear Leaf spring has slight wear in a shackle pin and/or bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Rear Service brake requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair (1.2.1 (c))

Pass 14 Jan 2017 19,652 miles

Exhaust noisy (7.1.4)

Tie bar/rod has slight play in a pin/bush both (2.4.G.2)

Fail 14 Jan 2017 19,652 miles

Exhaust noisy (7.1.4)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Tie bar/rod has slight play in a pin/bush both (2.4.G.2)

Pass 24 Mar 2016 17,746 miles

Rear fog lamp has light sources not illuminating, but not more than 50% (1.3.2b)

exhaust deteriorated

Pass 30 Mar 2015 13,710 miles
Pass 29 Jan 2014 10,027 miles

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

Fail 29 Jan 2014 10,027 miles

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

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

Pass 20 Mar 2013 6,743 miles

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

Pass 27 Mar 2012 3,339 miles

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

Nearside Front Tie bar/rod has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Tie bar/rod has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Pass 18 Apr 2011 99,945 miles
Pass 20 Apr 2010 99,427 miles

driver seat does not always lock in strat position. ok at time of test

Fail 17 Apr 2009 97,709 miles

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 17 Apr 2009 97,709 miles
Pass 7 Apr 2008 95,710 miles
Pass 7 Jul 2007 95,179 miles
Fail 30 Jun 2007 95,152 miles

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Indicator tell tale inoperative (1.4.A.2a)

Rear Mechanical brake component has restricted free movement (3.5.1k)

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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E227 XKD is a 1988 Dodge Ram in Black with a 3,900cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70.6%.

Across all 1988 Dodge Ram models, the average MOT pass rate is 77.6% with a typical mileage of 53,700 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 E227 XKD, 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 38 years old, this Dodge Ram is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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E227 XKD is a 1988 Dodge Ram, first registered on 30 December 1988.

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