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F363 SUW

1989 Dodge Ram

Maroon Petrol 3900cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires8 Apr 2026
Tests23 (16 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate69.6%

Mileage

2,234 mi
Last recorded2,234 miles
Recorded on8 Apr 2025
Typical for 1989 Dodge Ram67,479 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationF363 SUW
MakeDodge
ModelRam
Year1989
ColourMaroon
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,900cc

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MOT History

16 pass 7 fail
Pass 8 Apr 2025 2,234 miles

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

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

Nearside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

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

Wiring Damaged At Offside Of Engine

Fail 8 Apr 2025 2,234 miles

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

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

Nearside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

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

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

Wiring Damaged At Offside Of Engine

Pass 9 Apr 2024 2,042 miles

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

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

Nearside Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view Chip in screen (3.2 (a) (i))

Fail 8 Apr 2024 2,042 miles

Battery insecure and likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (ii))

Horn not working (7.7 (a))

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed 235/75R15 (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

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

Nearside Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view Chip in screen (3.2 (a) (i))

Fail 6 Jun 2023 1,972 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content excessive (8.2.1.2 (b))

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

Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

O/S washer jet not working

Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

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

Pass 8 Jun 2022 1,207 miles

Front Lower Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush n/s & o/s (5.3.2 (c))

Nearside Rear Leaf spring has slight wear in an anchor pin and/or bush front bush splitting (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Offside Rear Leaf spring has slight wear in an anchor pin and/or bush front bush splitting (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Wheel bearing has slight play all 4 wheel bearings (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Fail 23 May 2022 1,189 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content excessive (8.2.1.2 (b))

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

Front Lower Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush n/s & o/s (5.3.2 (c))

Nearside Rear Leaf spring has slight wear in an anchor pin and/or bush front bush splitting (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Offside Rear Leaf spring has slight wear in an anchor pin and/or bush front bush splitting (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Wheel bearing has slight play all 4 wheel bearings (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Pass 22 May 2019 99,143 miles

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

Nearside Front Upper Suspension component ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Offside Parking brake effort low

Offside Rear 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))

Fail 2 May 2019 99,109 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Nearside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn trailing arm bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength outer sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

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

Registration plate inscription illegible (0.1 (b))

Offside Front Seat belt likely to become detached in the event of a collision Passenger (7.1.1 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Indicator tell-tale inoperative (4.9.1 (a) (i))

Hazard warning tell-tale inoperative (4.9.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Upper Suspension component ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement trailing arm bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

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

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

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

offside parking brake low effort

transmission oil cooler pipe insecure hanging near exhaust system

Pass 2 May 2018 97,410 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases centre box (7.1.2)

all tyres cracking

front shocker bushes

Pass 6 May 2017 96,558 miles

Offside rear parking (secondary) brake imbalance requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.6b)

wipers poor

Fail 6 May 2017 96,558 miles

Hazard warning switch faulty (1.4.B.1d)

Offside rear parking (secondary) brake imbalance requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.6b)

wipers poor

Pass 16 Oct 2015 95,243 miles

Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush front lower (2.7.4)

battery clamp

o/s/r tyre cracking

Pass 21 Aug 2014 94,290 miles

o/s/r tyre cracking

Pass 22 Jul 2013 92,295 miles

o/s mirror glass broken.n/s/r tyre cracking on side wall slight play in front wheel bearings

Fail 12 Jul 2013 92,273 miles

Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

o/s mirror glass broken.n/s/r tyre cracking on side wall slight play in front wheel bearings

Pass 30 Jul 2012 91,066 miles
Pass 26 Jul 2011 90,237 miles
Pass 26 Jul 2010 90,098 miles
Pass 31 Jul 2009 89,049 miles
Pass 23 Jul 2008 88,525 miles
Pass 14 Jul 2007 87,455 miles
Pass 27 Jul 2006 86,512 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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F363 SUW is a 1989 Dodge Ram in Maroon with a 3,900cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 69.6%.

Across all 1989 Dodge Ram models, the average MOT pass rate is 78.3% with a typical mileage of 67,479 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 F363 SUW, 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 37 years old, this Dodge Ram is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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F363 SUW is a 1989 Dodge Ram, first registered on 31 December 1989.

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