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E297 WCL

1988 Dodge Ram

White Petrol 5200cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires7 Jun 2023
Tests16 (13 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate81.3%

Mileage

13,850 mi
Last recorded13,850 miles
Recorded on8 Jun 2022
Typical for 1988 Dodge Ram53,700 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationE297 WCL
MakeDodge
ModelRam
Year1988
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine5,200cc

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MOT History

13 pass 3 fail
Pass 8 Jun 2022 13,850 miles

Corrosion on brake pipe outer protective metal shrouds.front to rear and rear offside and nearside.

Nearside Headlamp reflector slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Upper Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Headlamp reflector slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

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

Fail 8 Jun 2022 13,850 miles

Corrosion on brake pipe outer protective metal shrouds.front to rear and rear offside and nearside.

Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Headlamp reflector slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Upper Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Headlamp reflector slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

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

Fluid leaking continuously posing a serious risk to road safety (8.4.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 26 Nov 2020 13,804 miles

All 4 tyres perished

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

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly twisted (1.1.12 (b) (i))

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

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

Rear Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing both. Corrosion (5.3.2 (b))

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

Pass 3 Apr 2019 13,434 miles

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

Central Various exhaust clamps loose and corroded, however exhaust system not leaking and secure.

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

Nearside Front Battery insecure but not likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly twisted (1.1.12 (b) (i))

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

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper blade defective Only just clearing. (3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Disc faces grooved badly. (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Rear Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing Both rear shocks corroded. (5.3.2 (b))

Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing All 4 tyres perished along central tread bands. (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Fail 20 Mar 2019 13,434 miles

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

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

Central Various exhaust clamps loose and corroded, however exhaust system not leaking and secure.

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

Nearside Front Battery insecure but not likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly twisted (1.1.12 (b) (i))

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

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper blade defective Only just clearing. (3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Disc faces grooved badly. (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Rear Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing Both rear shocks corroded. (5.3.2 (b))

Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing All 4 tyres perished along central tread bands. (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 22 Jan 2018 13,326 miles

Front exhaust clamp corroded

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

Pass 31 Jan 2017 13,120 miles

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Vehicle leans to n/s

Pass 25 Apr 2014 12,945 miles

Nearside Rear Rear reflector slightly damaged but function not impaired (1.5.1c)

corrosion on front and rear brake pipes.

n earside front tyre worn on inner edge

rear number plate de laminating

surface perishing on nearside rear and offside front tyre sidewalls.

Fail 24 Apr 2014 12,907 miles

Offside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Nearside Rear Rear reflector slightly damaged but function not impaired (1.5.1c)

corrosion on front and rear brake pipes.

n earside front tyre worn on inner edge

rear number plate de laminating

surface perishing on nearside rear and offside front tyre sidewalls.

Pass 19 Apr 2013 12,409 miles

corrosion on front and rear steel brake pipes.

nearside front tyre worn on inner edge.

offside front brake pad linings appear low.

surface perishing.on tyre sidewalls.

Pass 26 Jan 2012 12,198 miles

battery insecure.

corrosion on front and rear steel brake pipes.

nearside front tyre worn on inner edge.

sufrace perishing on tyres

towbar electrics intermittantly not working.

Pass 13 Jan 2011 11,842 miles

Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.C.1a)

corrosion on front and rear steel brake pipes.

rear springs worn

Pass 11 Dec 2009 11,235 miles

rear springs worn

wiper blades split at ends

Pass 24 Oct 2008 10,071 miles
Pass 20 Jul 2007 8,817 miles

corrosion on front and rear brake pipes

front brake pads

Pass 11 Jul 2006 6,883 miles

Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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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E297 WCL is a 1988 Dodge Ram in White with a 5,200cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81.3%.

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 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 E297 WCL, 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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E297 WCL is a 1988 Dodge Ram, first registered on 30 December 1988.

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