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HPX 599X

1981 Dodge Ram

Red Petrol 5200cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires13 Dec 2022
Tests14 (11 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate78.6%

Mileage

60,584 mi
Last recorded60,584 miles
Recorded on14 Dec 2021
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Vehicle Details

RegistrationHPX 599X
MakeDodge
ModelRam
Year1981
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine5,200cc

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MOT History

11 pass 3 fail
Pass 14 Dec 2021 60,584 miles

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

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Steering box leaking oil (2.1.1 (e) (i))

Wheel/tyre protruding beyond wheel arch

Fail 28 Oct 2021 60,584 miles

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

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content excessive (8.2.1.2 (b))

Nearside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Nearside Rear Direction indicator not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Rear Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))

Service brake efficiency below requirements (1.2.2 (a) (i))

Front Steering box has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.3 (a) (i))

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

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

oil leak from steering box

Pass 21 Oct 2020 60,363 miles

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

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

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Front body corner corroded

Offside Front Steering linkage ball joint has slight play idler arm (2.1.3 (b) (i))

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

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

Steering box leaking oil (2.1.1 (e) (i))

Fail 9 Oct 2020 54,848 miles

Front passenger door cannot be opened from inside the vehicle (6.2.3 (a))

Horn not working (7.7 (a) (ii))

Nearside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Nearside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

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

Service brake efficiency below requirements (1.2.2 (a) (i))

Speedometer cannot be illuminated (7.8 (c) (ii))

Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Offside Front Passenger's seat insecure (6.2.6 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

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

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Front body corner corroded

Offside Front Steering linkage ball joint has slight play idler arm (2.1.3 (b) (i))

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

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

Steering box leaking oil (2.1.1 (e) (i))

Pass 9 Apr 2019 60,136 miles

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

Steering box has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.3 (a) (i))

Pass 13 Feb 2018 58,524 miles
Pass 4 Feb 2017 56,200 miles
Pass 15 Feb 2016 54,158 miles
Pass 14 Feb 2015 51,157 miles
Fail 14 Feb 2015 51,157 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 24 Feb 2014 54,838 miles
Pass 5 Aug 2010 54,597 miles
Pass 31 Jul 2009 54,357 miles
Pass 11 Apr 2008 52,503 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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HPX 599X is a 1981 Dodge Ram in Red with a 5,200cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 78.6%.

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 HPX 599X, 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 45 years old, this Dodge Ram is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was HPX 599X registered?

HPX 599X is a 1981 Dodge Ram, first registered on 31 December 1981.

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