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E286 CGK

1988 Dodge Ram

Grey Lpg 5200cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires4 Feb 2027
Tests26 (20 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate76.9%

Mileage

87,057 mi
Last recorded87,057 miles
Recorded on5 Feb 2026
Typical for 1988 Dodge Ram53,700 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationE286 CGK
MakeDodge
ModelRam
Year1988
ColourGrey
Fuel typeLpg
Engine5,200cc

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MOT History

20 pass 6 fail
Pass 5 Feb 2026 87,057 miles

Coolant leak

Steering box has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.3 (a) (i))

Pass 8 Oct 2024 86,622 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Steering box has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.3 (a) (i))

Pass 5 Oct 2023 85,776 miles

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Steering box has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.3 (a) (i))

Pass 7 Oct 2022 84,213 miles

Steering box has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.3 (a) (i))

Pass 5 Oct 2021 82,570 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

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

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Steering box has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.3 (a) (i))

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Fail 5 Oct 2021 82,570 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

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

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

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

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

Steering box has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.3 (a) (i))

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 8 Oct 2020 80,572 miles

Power steering component has slight seepage from a component box (2.1.5 (a))

Steering box has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.3 (a) (i))

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 1 Oct 2019 77,921 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 29 Sep 2018 74,993 miles

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

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

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

Steering rack has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.3 (a) (i))

Pass 9 Oct 2017 73,186 miles
Pass 11 Nov 2016 72,736 miles

Front no plate bolts projecting sharp edges

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

engine core plug leaking coolant

Fail 10 Nov 2016 72,756 miles

Battery insecure (1.9.1)

Central Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Offside Front Brake pipe inadequately supported across front of vehicle (3.6.B.1)

Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

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

engine core plug leaking coolant

Front no plate bolts projecting sharp edges

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 23 Nov 2015 72,249 miles
Fail 11 Nov 2015 72,247 miles

Front registration plate incorrect (6.3.1a)

Nearside Front position lamp(s) incorrect colour (1.1.A.3e)

Offside Front position lamp(s) incorrect colour (1.1.A.3e)

Rear registration plate incorrect (6.3.1a)

Pass 29 Sep 2014 67,616 miles
Pass 29 Aug 2013 65,378 miles
Fail 21 Aug 2013 65,378 miles

Offside Rear fog lamp missing (1.3.2a)

Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) leaking from a joint (2.3.3b)

Pass 28 Aug 2012 63,846 miles
Fail 24 Aug 2012 63,846 miles

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

Rear registration plate obscured (6.3.1d)

Pass 2 Sep 2011 62,202 miles
Fail 26 Aug 2011 62,202 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Power steering component(s) leaking (2.3.3b)

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

Pass 7 Jul 2010 60,064 miles
Pass 18 Jul 2009 57,881 miles
Pass 4 Jul 2008 56,641 miles
Pass 8 Jun 2007 55,452 miles
Pass 24 May 2006 54,020 miles

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

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

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

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

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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E286 CGK is a 1988 Dodge Ram in Grey with a 5,200cc lpg engine. This vehicle has been through 26 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.9%.

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 E286 CGK, 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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What year was E286 CGK registered?

E286 CGK is a 1988 Dodge Ram, first registered on 30 December 1988.

Is E286 CGK safe to buy?

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