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L200 YRS

1997 Dodge (usa) Ram

Black Petrol 5900cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires18 Oct 2024
Tests17 (12 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate70.6%

Mileage

119,937 mi
Last recorded119,937 miles
Recorded on19 Oct 2023
Typical for 1997 Dodge (usa) Ram105,692 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationL200 YRS
MakeDodge (usa)
ModelRam
Year1997
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine5,900cc

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MOT History

12 pass 5 fail
Pass 19 Oct 2023 119,937 miles

Coolant leak ()

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

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

Power steering pipe/hose slightly corroded (2.1.5 (g) (i))

Steering box slight play between sector shaft and the drop arm (2.1.3 (a) (ii))

Pass 20 Jun 2019 118,736 miles

Steering box has seepage (2.1.1 (e) (i))

Pass 22 May 2018 117,255 miles

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

Power steering pipe/hose has slight seepage (2.1.5 (a))

Pass 24 May 2017 114,825 miles

Central Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Steering box has a slight oil leak (2.2.D.2e)

Pass 23 May 2016 111,449 miles
Fail 4 May 2016 111,423 miles

Nearside Front Ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt top (2.2.C.1c)

Nearside Front Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion which adversely affects braking or steering chassis (6.1.A.1)

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

Offside Front Ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt top (2.2.C.1c)

Offside Front Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion which adversely affects braking or steering chassis (6.1.A.1)

Power steering component(s) leaking (2.3.3b)

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Pass 14 May 2014 109,489 miles
Fail 7 May 2014 109,466 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) leaking (2.3.3b)

Rear registration plate obscured (6.3.1d)

Pass 19 Dec 2012 107,922 miles

Centre Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

N/S/R tailamp damaged

Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Front Lower Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

Offside Front position lamp(s) has light sources not illuminating, but not more than 50% (1.1.A.3b)

Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) has slight seepage from a joint (2.3.3b)

Steering box has a slight oil leak (2.2.D.2e)

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

Fail 18 Dec 2012 107,922 miles

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

Rear Tyre(s) incorrect because different size tyres are fitted on the same axle. (4.1.A.1a)

Centre Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

N/S/R tailamp damaged

Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Front Lower Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

Offside Front position lamp(s) has light sources not illuminating, but not more than 50% (1.1.A.3b)

Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) has slight seepage from a joint (2.3.3b)

Steering box has a slight oil leak (2.2.D.2e)

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

Pass 17 Nov 2010 105,692 miles

Nearside Front position lamp(s) slightly discoloured (1.1.A.3e)

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front position lamp(s) slightly discoloured (1.1.A.3e)

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Power steering component(s) has slight seepage from a component (2.3.3b)

Fail 17 Nov 2010 105,692 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Nearside Front position lamp(s) slightly discoloured (1.1.A.3e)

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front position lamp(s) slightly discoloured (1.1.A.3e)

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Power steering component(s) has slight seepage from a component (2.3.3b)

Pass 2 Apr 2009 100,612 miles

both sides front bottom ball joints slight play

Fail 23 Mar 2009 100,611 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has an excessively worn bush (2.7.4)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Rear Shock absorber has an excessively worn bush (2.7.4)

both sides front bottom ball joints slight play

Pass 10 Dec 2007 96,149 miles
Pass 14 Nov 2006 92,493 miles

Front Drag link end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Nearside Front Lower Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

Offside Front Lower Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

Pass 11 Nov 2005 88,453 miles

How Reliable is the Dodge (usa) Ram?

Based on 3,633 MOT tests across 340 vehicles.

82.7%
Pass Rate
3,109
Miles/Year
32
Year Lifespan
340
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

fog lamp not working 66
Direction indicator incorrect colour 46
Parking brake: efficiency below requirements 34
Registration plate lamp not working 29
Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint 27
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L200 YRS is a 1997 Dodge (usa) Ram in Black with a 5,900cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70.6%.

Across all 1997 Dodge (usa) Ram models, the average MOT pass rate is 78.6% with a typical mileage of 105,692 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 (usa) Ram fails its MOT is fog lamp not working, accounting for 66 recorded failures. If you're considering buying L200 YRS, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Dodge (usa) Ram typically stays on UK roads for around 32 years. At 29 years old, this Dodge (usa) Ram is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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L200 YRS is a 1997 Dodge (usa) Ram, first registered on 1 September 1997.

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