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HIL 7254

1983 Dodge Ram

White Petrol 5000cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires25 Jul 2025
Tests24 (19 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate79.2%

Mileage

60,986 mi
Last recorded60,986 miles
Recorded on24 Jul 2025
Typical for 1983 Dodge Ram42,896 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationHIL 7254
MakeDodge
ModelRam
Year1983
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine5,000cc

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MOT History

19 pass 5 fail
Fail 24 Jul 2025 60,986 miles

Exhaust emissions hydrocarbon content excessive (8.2.1.2 (b))

Nearside Front Drag link end ball joint has excessive play Steering arm link just under the steering box has excessive play, marked with white chalk. (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Battery carrier corroded.

Multiple leaks from various components: steering box has seepage, coolant leaking from the core plugs, oil leak from the engine, rear diff has seepage.

Nearside Rear Outer sill corroded through (body on frame design).

Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Corroded (single line system). (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 25 Jul 2024 59,054 miles

Front to rear brake pipes slight corrosion

Pass 26 Jul 2023 53,906 miles

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

Fuel Pipe/s corroded ALL PIPES ()

Nearside Front Upper Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

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

Offside Front Upper Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

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

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (255/60/R15) close to legal limit (5.2.3 (e))

underbody / chassis corroded but NOT excessive at time of test, NO holes

Pass 8 Jun 2022 50,440 miles

Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Near & Off Side (1.1.11 (c))

Fail 31 May 2022 50,314 miles

Front Headlamp aim too low Near & Off Side (4.1.2 (a))

Main beam tell-tale missing (4.9.1 (a) (ii))

Rear fog lamp missing (4.5.1 (a) (ii))

Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Near & Off Side (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 7 Jun 2021 48,728 miles
Pass 5 Jun 2020 42,145 miles
Pass 5 Jun 2019 42,112 miles
Pass 23 May 2018 41,931 miles
Pass 13 Jun 2017 41,687 miles
Pass 12 May 2016 41,423 miles
Pass 28 May 2015 41,174 miles
Pass 16 May 2014 40,864 miles
Pass 29 May 2013 40,590 miles
Pass 23 May 2012 40,251 miles

Both front brakes slightly binding.

Minor play in ball joint at lower end of steering box drop arm.

Silencer box deteriorated.

Pass 23 May 2011 40,000 miles
Fail 18 May 2011 39,987 miles

Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Slight scoring to inner face of offside front brake disc.

Pass 29 May 2010 39,914 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Pass 26 May 2009 39,704 miles
Fail 23 May 2009 39,673 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

silencer deteriorated and rattling internally.

Pass 31 May 2008 39,037 miles
Fail 24 May 2008 38,911 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 29 May 2007 38,594 miles
Pass 19 May 2006 37,964 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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HIL 7254 is a 1983 Dodge Ram in White with a 5,000cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 79.2%.

Across all 1983 Dodge Ram models, the average MOT pass rate is 76.0% with a typical mileage of 42,896 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 HIL 7254, 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 43 years old, this Dodge Ram is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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HIL 7254 is a 1983 Dodge Ram, first registered on 5 January 1983.

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