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J493 JKO

1992 Dodge Ram

Blue Petrol 5654cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires8 May 2017
Tests14 (7 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate50%

Mileage

140,188 mi
Last recorded140,188 miles
Recorded on19 Mar 2018
Typical for 1992 Dodge Ram112,384 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationJ493 JKO
MakeDodge
ModelRam
Year1992
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine5,654cc

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MOT History

7 pass 7 fail
Fail 19 Mar 2018 140,188 miles

All position lamps not working (1.1.A.3b)

Nearside Inner Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded sills (5.2.6)

Offside Outer Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded sill (5.2.6)

Offside Rear Body has a sharp edge caused by damage arch (6.1.C.1)

Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded leaf spring mounts (2.4.A.3)

Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 9 May 2016 137,535 miles

Front Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

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

PARK brake efficiency only just met. advise braking system requires adjustment or repair

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

fibre glass mouldings/skirts fitted to body, unable to inspect sill condition

front brakes slightly binding

oil leak

Fail 9 May 2016 137,535 miles

Front Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

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

Offside Rear Braking system leaking pipe (3.6.A.1)

PARK brake efficiency only just met. advise braking system requires adjustment or repair

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

fibre glass mouldings/skirts fitted to body, unable to inspect sill condition

front brakes slightly binding

oil leak

Fail 30 Apr 2016 137,174 miles

Fuel cap/sealing device does not fasten securely by positive means (7.2.4b)

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Front Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

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

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

fibre glass mouldings/skirts fitted to body, unable to inspect sill condition

front brakes slightly binding

oil leak

Pass 1 May 2015 125,780 miles
Fail 17 Apr 2015 125,025 miles

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

Front Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Nearside Front Battery insecure (1.9.1)

Nearside Vehicle structure has an unsatisfactory modification, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

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

Rear Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

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

Pass 15 Apr 2014 115,549 miles
Pass 26 Apr 2013 113,871 miles

Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Fail 6 Aug 2010 113,853 miles

Front Front position lamp(s) incorrect colour (1.1.A.3e)

Nearside Side repeater missing (1.4.A.2b)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Nearside Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Rear fog lamp missing (1.3.2a)

Offside Side repeater missing (1.4.A.2b)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

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

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

Pass 20 Mar 2008 110,701 miles
Fail 12 Mar 2008 110,701 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

Nearside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Offside Front Tyre has a lump, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Offside Rear fog lamp missing (1.3.2a)

Pass 5 Mar 2007 102,752 miles
Fail 3 Mar 2007 102,752 miles

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Rear Direction indicator excessively damaged so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.4.A.2e)

Offside Rear Rear position lamp(s) excessively damaged so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

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

Pass 28 Feb 2006 98,802 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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J493 JKO is a 1992 Dodge Ram in Blue with a 5,654cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 50%.

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 J493 JKO, 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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J493 JKO is a 1992 Dodge Ram, first registered on 30 December 1992.

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