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E497 KNO

1988 Dodge Ram

Red Petrol 5200cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires1 Aug 2024
Tests9 (8 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate88.9%

Mileage

96,099 mi
Last recorded96,099 miles
Recorded on10 Feb 2025
Typical for 1988 Dodge Ram53,700 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationE497 KNO
MakeDodge
ModelRam
Year1988
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine5,200cc

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MOT History

8 pass 1 fail
Fail 10 Feb 2025 96,099 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on main beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Outer Integral body structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Nearside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced (7.1.1 (a) (i))

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

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

Nearside Front Power steering pipe/hose slightly corroded (2.1.5 (g) (i))

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))

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

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

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

Offside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Offside Front Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))

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

Offside Rear Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Pass 2 Aug 2023 96,083 miles

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

Nearside Front Lower Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))

Nearside Front Power steering pipe/hose slightly corroded (2.1.5 (g) (i))

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

Nearside Rear Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced Lower sill area (6.1.1 (c) (i))

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

Offside Front Lower Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))

Offside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Rear Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced Lower sill area (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Pass 15 Mar 2022 96,066 miles

Nearside Front Lower Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))

Nearside Front Power steering pipe/hose slightly corroded (2.1.5 (g) (i))

Offside Front Lower Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))

Offside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

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

Pass 17 Aug 2020 95,899 miles
Pass 17 Jun 2019 95,330 miles
Pass 15 Nov 2017 93,703 miles
Pass 3 Nov 2016 90,717 miles
Pass 11 Nov 2015 88,118 miles
Pass 21 Nov 2014 84,874 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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E497 KNO is a 1988 Dodge Ram in Red with a 5,200cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 9 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 88.9%.

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 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 E497 KNO, 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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E497 KNO is a 1988 Dodge Ram, first registered on 31 December 1988.

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