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FWS 171

1996 Dodge (usa) Ram 1500 2WD

White Diesel 5880cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires17 Aug 2024
Tests21 (16 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate76.2%

Mileage

51,435 mi
Last recorded51,435 miles
Recorded on18 Aug 2023
Typical for 1996 Dodge (usa) Ram 1500 2WD114,496 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFWS 171
MakeDodge (usa)
ModelRam 1500 2WD
Year1996
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine5,880cc
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MOT History

16 pass 5 fail
Pass 18 Aug 2023 51,435 miles
Pass 27 Jun 2022 51,367 miles

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

Pass 6 Jul 2021 51,150 miles

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

Fail 3 Jul 2021 51,150 miles

Brake performance not tested (1.2.1 (g))

Brake pipe leaking on a hydraulic braking system front to rear by fuel tank (1.1.11 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Pass 25 Jul 2019 51,123 miles

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

slight movement in both front wheel bearing

Pass 13 Jul 2018 50,997 miles
Pass 12 Jul 2017 50,968 miles
Fail 6 Jul 2017 50,940 miles

Bonnet retaining device ineffective safety catch (8.4.2)

Offside Inner Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Pass 15 Jul 2016 50,886 miles

Offside Front Inner Track rod end ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

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

Pass 8 Jul 2015 50,754 miles

Centre Front Seat belt damaged but webbing not significantly weakened (5.2.2a)

Pass 15 Jul 2014 50,553 miles
Pass 16 Jul 2013 50,328 miles
Fail 18 Jun 2013 50,302 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front Upper Suspension arm ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Upper Suspension arm ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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

Nearside Drag link end ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Nearside Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Nearside Track rod end ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Offside Drag link end ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

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

Offside Track rod end ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Pass 30 May 2012 50,272 miles

Front windowns tinted

Fail 30 May 2012 50,272 miles

Towbar component insecure (6.6.1)

Front windowns tinted

Pass 6 Jun 2011 50,234 miles
Pass 9 Jun 2010 50,183 miles
Fail 9 Jun 2010 50,181 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Pass 26 May 2009 50,016 miles
Pass 10 Apr 2008 49,761 miles
Pass 25 Apr 2007 49,195 miles

How Reliable is the Dodge (usa) Ram 1500 2WD?

Based on 1,414 MOT tests across 101 vehicles.

80.3%
Pass Rate
2,586
Miles/Year
31
Year Lifespan
101
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

fog lamp not working 34
Parking brake: efficiency below requirements 26
Direction indicator incorrect colour 21
position lamp(s) incorrect colour 17
Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect 16
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FWS 171 is a 1996 Dodge (usa) Ram 1500 2WD in White with a 5,880cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.2%.

Across all 1996 Dodge (usa) Ram 1500 2WD models, the average MOT pass rate is 70.7% with a typical mileage of 114,496 miles. This particular vehicle has performed better than the average for its year.

The most common reason a Dodge (usa) Ram 1500 2WD fails its MOT is fog lamp not working, accounting for 34 recorded failures. If you're considering buying FWS 171, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Dodge (usa) Ram 1500 2WD typically stays on UK roads for around 31 years. At 30 years old, this Dodge (usa) Ram 1500 2WD is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was FWS 171 registered?

FWS 171 is a 1996 Dodge (usa) Ram 1500 2WD, first registered on 31 December 1996.

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The MOT history for FWS 171 shows 21 tests with a 76.2% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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