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F959 UVX

1989 Dodge Ram

Grey Petrol 5200cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires13 Apr 2024
Tests13 (10 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate76.9%

Mileage

42,875 mi
Last recorded42,875 miles
Recorded on14 Apr 2023
Typical for 1989 Dodge Ram67,479 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationF959 UVX
MakeDodge
ModelRam
Year1989
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine5,200cc

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MOT History

10 pass 3 fail
Pass 14 Apr 2023 42,875 miles

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

Pass 22 Mar 2022 41,652 miles

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

Nearside Front steering idler has play close to excess

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

Offside Front steering idler arm has play close to excess

Pass 7 Apr 2021 39,971 miles

Nearside Steering linkage ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

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

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

Pass 4 Mar 2020 29,972 miles

ALL STEERING GAITERS PERISHED

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement inner bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Nearside steering idler

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

Offside core plug weeping

oil filter rusty

Fail 28 Feb 2020 29,927 miles

Offside Intermediate drop arm pivot housing casing retaining devices dangerously loose steering idler (2.1.2 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement inner bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Nearside steering idler

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

Offside core plug weeping

Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt multiple joint gaiters (2.1.3 (g) (i))

oil filter rusty

Pass 26 Mar 2019 19,037 miles

1x rear seat and seat belt missing/not fitted

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

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

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

Parking brake lever worn, but not excessively (1.1.6 (b) (i))

Rear Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

o/s/r- n/s/f- o/s/f- tyres deteriorated/cracked

Fail 12 Mar 2019 19,036 miles

Front Registration plate incorrect (0.1 (c))

Hazard warning switch inoperative toggle broken off actual switch in column (4.4.2 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Inner Vehicle structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced front wheel arch inner area (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Nearside Front Lower Shock absorbers insecurely attached securing nut inadequately fitted not enough thread protruding nut (5.3.2 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Nearside Front Side repeater missing (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Lower Shock absorbers insecurely attached incorrect securing blots/nuts used (5.3.2 (a) (i))

Offside Front Lower Suspension component ball joint dust cover missing (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a))

Offside Front Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Offside Front Side repeater missing (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded near flex hose union (1.1.11 (c))

Rear Parking (secondary brake) on a single line braking system grabbing severely both drums / possible adjustment to tight (1.3.1 (c))

Rear Registration plate incorrect (0.1 (c))

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

Offside Front Anti-roll bar attachment bracket/mounting likely to become detached D mount bush bracket to chassis (5.3.3 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Steering linkage insecure to the extent there is excessive movement at the mountings steering idler (2.1.3 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

1x rear seat and seat belt missing/not fitted

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

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

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

Parking brake lever worn, but not excessively (1.1.6 (b) (i))

Rear Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

off side rear near side front both tyres deteriorating

Pass 26 Feb 2018 15,576 miles

Both front shocks soft in action

Front brakes binding through lack of use!!!

Nearside Rear Brake drum insecure to back plate recommend retaining screws fitted,currently held on by wheel

Play in offside drop link arm Marked with chalk

Pass 24 Feb 2017 14,592 miles
Pass 1 Sep 2015 14,256 miles

Front Lower Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush both (2.7.4)

Hazard switch loose in dash

Radiator leak from bottom hose - clip?

Fail 26 Aug 2015 14,256 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle @ 50% (3.7.B.5b)

Front front brake binding both (3.7.B.1)

Nearside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Parking brake is not capable of being maintained in operation by direct mechanical action only (3.1.2)

Parking brake lever is located so that it cannot be satisfactorily operated from the driver's seat (3.1.3c)

Rear rear brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

Front Lower Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush both (2.7.4)

Hazard switch loose in dash

Radiator leak from bottom hose - clip?

Pass 27 Aug 2014 13,747 miles

Coolant leak

Oil leak

Pass 24 Aug 2013 13,363 miles

movememt in front seats

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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F959 UVX is a 1989 Dodge Ram in Grey with a 5,200cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.9%.

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 F959 UVX, 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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F959 UVX is a 1989 Dodge Ram, first registered on 31 December 1989.

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