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H53 KVU

1990 Dodge Ram

Red Lpg 5200cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires11 May 2027
Tests20 (15 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

68,128 mi
Last recorded68,128 miles
Recorded on8 May 2026
Typical for 1990 Dodge Ram102,001 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationH53 KVU
MakeDodge
ModelRam
Year1990
ColourRed
Fuel typeLpg
Engine5,200cc

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MOT History

15 pass 5 fail
Pass 8 May 2026 68,128 miles

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

Brake lever pivots slightly worn (1.1.1 (b))

Fuel Pipe/s corroded rear main feeds ()

Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced both rear floor sections corroded but outside of prescribed area (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Steering linkage ball joint ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt all steering joint gaiters perished (2.1.3 (g) (i))

Wheel bearing has slight play both fronts (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Pass 12 May 2025 68,128 miles
Pass 23 Nov 2022 67,047 miles

Fuel Pipe/s corroded ()

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

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

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

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

Pass 28 Oct 2021 66,628 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material all pipes covered in steel sheaths (1.1.11 (c))

Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

Parking brake lever defective but can be satisfactorily operated foot lever stiff in operation (1.1.6 (d))

Pass 24 Oct 2020 65,235 miles

rear shock absorber casings corroded

Pass 23 Oct 2019 64,194 miles

both rear shock absorbers corroded

Pass 25 Jul 2018 64,194 miles

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

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

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

rear doors corroding

sills corroding

Pass 15 Jul 2017 64,194 miles

Nearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded to rear (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Offside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

sills corroding

Fail 15 Jul 2017 64,194 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded to rear (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

sills corroding

Pass 27 Jul 2016 64,194 miles

Nearside Front Lower Front suspension ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Lower Front suspension ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

side door offside edges corroding

wipers splitting

Pass 17 Jul 2015 64,186 miles

Front Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing (2.7.2a)

Front Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Nearside Front Upper Suspension arm ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front Upper Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Nearside Front Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Upper Suspension arm ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Upper Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Rear Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing (2.7.2a)

both front tyres perishing

nearside front tyre has outside wear

Pass 4 Jul 2012 63,994 miles
Pass 24 Jun 2011 63,386 miles
Fail 21 Jun 2011 63,386 miles

Fuel system component insecure (7.2.1)

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Pass 30 Apr 2010 61,523 miles

Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Nearside Headlamp not in good working order but not adversely affecting beam image (1.2.4a)

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Nearside Steering pivot point has slight play (2.2.B.1g)

Nearside Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1a)

Offside Headlamp not in good working order but not adversely affecting beam image (1.2.4a)

Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Offside Steering pivot point has slight play (2.2.B.1g)

Offside Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1a)

Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1a)

Fail 30 Apr 2010 61,523 miles

Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Fuel pipe leaking (7.2.3)

Nearside Headlamp not in good working order but not adversely affecting beam image (1.2.4a)

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Nearside Steering pivot point has slight play (2.2.B.1g)

Nearside Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1a)

Offside Headlamp not in good working order but not adversely affecting beam image (1.2.4a)

Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Offside Steering pivot point has slight play (2.2.B.1g)

Offside Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1a)

Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1a)

Pass 3 Apr 2007 60,102 miles
Fail 14 Mar 2007 59,899 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (3.4.1c)

Nearside Front Tie bar/rod has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Rear Exhaust has part of the system excessively deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Offside Front Seat belt flexible stalk deteriorated likely to lead to failure under load (5.2.4a) DANGEROUS

slight play in rear wheel bearings

Pass 14 Dec 2005 52,397 miles
Fail 12 Dec 2005 52,385 miles

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

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

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

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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H53 KVU is a 1990 Dodge Ram in Red with a 5,200cc lpg engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

Across all 1990 Dodge Ram models, the average MOT pass rate is 70.3% with a typical mileage of 102,001 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 H53 KVU, 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 36 years old, this Dodge Ram is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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H53 KVU is a 1990 Dodge Ram, first registered on 31 December 1990.

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