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FIG 6355

1998 Dodge Ram

Red Petrol 4600cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires17 Dec 2026
Tests20 (16 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

201,209 mi
Last recorded201,209 miles
Recorded on18 Dec 2025
Typical for 1998 Dodge Ram108,680 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFIG 6355
MakeDodge
ModelRam
Year1998
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine4,600cc

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MOT History

16 pass 4 fail
Pass 18 Dec 2025 201,209 miles

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

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

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing corroded (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing corroded (5.3.2 (b))

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

Underside of body has corrosion

Pass 18 Mar 2021 198,925 miles

Nearside Front body mounting slight corrosion

Nearside Obligatory mirror slightly damaged (3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front wheel arch corroded

Offside Obligatory mirror slightly damaged (3.3 (b) (i))

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

Fail 17 Mar 2021 198,925 miles

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

Offside Outer Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced sill (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Front body mounting slight corrosion

Nearside Obligatory mirror slightly damaged (3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front wheel arch corroded

Offside Obligatory mirror slightly damaged (3.3 (b) (i))

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

Pass 20 Jan 2020 198,258 miles

Front Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Front Suspension component ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated all front bushes (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Front all suspension bushes worn

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front side mirror damaged

Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced various parts of chassis corroded (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Pass 15 Nov 2018 197,259 miles

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

Fail 12 Nov 2018 197,236 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

Nearside Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))

Offside Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))

Parking brake efficiency less than 50% of the required value (1.4.2 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Fail 4 Aug 2018 197,052 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

Nearside Rear Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp does not illuminate simultaneously with the position lamps (4.7.2 (a))

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

Offside Front Upper Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp does not illuminate simultaneously with the position lamps (4.7.2 (a))

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

Rear fog lamp tell-tale not working (4.9.1 (a) (ii))

Parking brake efficiency less than 50% of the required value (1.4.2 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Pass 10 May 2017 194,384 miles

Vehicle structure has slight corrosion outer sills (6.1.B.2)

Pass 24 May 2016 190,543 miles
Pass 14 May 2015 185,094 miles
Pass 3 May 2014 177,868 miles
Pass 11 May 2013 172,858 miles
Pass 19 May 2012 165,247 miles
Fail 30 Apr 2011 162,041 miles

Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

car croed brake pipes slight crossion brake pies

Pass 30 Apr 2011 162,041 miles

car croed brake pipes slight crossion brake pies

Pass 20 Apr 2010 158,622 miles

play in front hubs note 2994 kg on b post nsf

Pass 10 Apr 2009 155,066 miles
Pass 24 Apr 2008 150,477 miles
Pass 7 Apr 2007 140,301 miles

Front Panhard rod slightly distorted (2.4.G.1)

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

Pass 6 May 2006 135,532 miles

panhard rod joint worn

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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FIG 6355 is a 1998 Dodge Ram in Red with a 4,600cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

Across all 1998 Dodge Ram models, the average MOT pass rate is 77.5% with a typical mileage of 108,680 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 FIG 6355, 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 28 years old, this Dodge Ram is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

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What year was FIG 6355 registered?

FIG 6355 is a 1998 Dodge Ram, first registered on 31 December 1998.

Is FIG 6355 safe to buy?

The MOT history for FIG 6355 shows 20 tests with a 80% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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