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J170 CPU

1992 Dodge Ram

Grey Petrol 5200cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires24 Apr 2027
Tests21 (13 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate61.9%

Mileage

189,462 mi
Last recorded189,462 miles
Recorded on17 Apr 2026
Typical for 1992 Dodge Ram112,384 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationJ170 CPU
MakeDodge
ModelRam
Year1992
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine5,200cc

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MOT History

13 pass 8 fail
Pass 17 Apr 2026 189,462 miles

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

Pass 17 Apr 2025 181,740 miles

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

Pass 19 Apr 2024 175,399 miles

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

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

Pass 25 Apr 2023 168,017 miles

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

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

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

Offside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

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

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

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

fuel tank bracket damaged

Pass 15 Dec 2021 165,546 miles
Pass 15 Dec 2020 162,664 miles

Front Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()

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

fuel tank bracket broken

steering box has slight play

under vehicle corroded

Fail 7 Dec 2020 162,577 miles

Towbar component defective (6.1.6 (a))

Front Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()

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

fuel tank bracket broken

steering box has slight play

under vehicle corroded

Pass 27 Jun 2019 159,726 miles

Front Wheel bearing has slight play nearside and offside (5.1.3 (a) (i))

nearside lpg tank damaged

Fail 25 Jun 2019 159,713 miles

Offside Front Side repeater not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

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

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

Steering box has excessive free play detected at the steering wheel (steering box fitted) (2.3 (a) (i))

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

Front Wheel bearing has slight play nearside and offside (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre obviously under inflated (5.2.3 (l))

nearside lpg tank damaged

Pass 21 Jul 2017 158,152 miles

Nearside Ball joint has slight play steering idler shaft (2.2.B.1f)

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

Offside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive leaf spring anchor (2.4.A.3)

Fail 20 Jul 2017 158,152 miles

Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Nearside Steering column retaining device insecure (2.1.6)

Offside Rear Brake pipe inadequately supported (3.6.B.1)

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

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

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (3.7.B.5b)

Nearside Ball joint has slight play steering idler shaft (2.2.B.1f)

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

Offside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive leaf spring anchor (2.4.A.3)

Fail 19 Jun 2017 158,147 miles

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

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

water leak

Fail 15 Feb 2017 158,131 miles

Offside Rear brake drum contaminated by oil oil or fluid leak (3.5.1h)

Offside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

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

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (3.7.B.5b)

Registration plate lamp not fitted (1.1.C.1b)

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

Steering column movement between the shaft and steering wheel excessive play on column to steering box in engine bay (2.1.2b)

gearbox oil leak

gearbox pipes corroded

rear nearside exhaust mount broken

slight coolant leaks from bottom of radiator

slight surface corrosion to underside of vehicle

Pass 18 Feb 2016 155,766 miles
Pass 24 Mar 2009 154,694 miles

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

Offside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

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

Fail 10 Mar 2009 154,692 miles

Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

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

Offside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

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

Pass 10 Mar 2008 152,129 miles
Fail 10 Mar 2008 152,128 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

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

Windscreen wiper blade insecure (8.2.2)

front brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

Fail 20 Dec 2007 151,594 miles

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Power steering component(s) leaking (2.3.3b)

Windscreen wiper blade insecure (8.2.2)

Offside Outer Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Pass 23 Feb 2007 149,585 miles
Pass 7 Feb 2006 146,101 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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J170 CPU is a 1992 Dodge Ram in Grey with a 5,200cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 61.9%.

Across all 1992 Dodge Ram models, the average MOT pass rate is 76.7% with a typical mileage of 112,384 miles. This particular vehicle has a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

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 J170 CPU, 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 34 years old, this Dodge Ram is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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J170 CPU is a 1992 Dodge Ram, first registered on 31 December 1992.

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