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M638 VCH

1995 Dodge Ram

Red Diesel 8277cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires17 Oct 2022
Tests8 (5 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate62.5%

Mileage

75,891 mi
Last recorded75,891 miles
Recorded on18 Oct 2021
Typical for 1995 Dodge Ram111,100 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationM638 VCH
MakeDodge
ModelRam
Year1995
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine8,277cc

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MOT History

5 pass 3 fail
Pass 18 Oct 2021 75,891 miles

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view Right side (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 20 May 2020 61,204 miles
Pass 27 Mar 2012 61,169 miles
Fail 19 Jan 2012 81,169 miles

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

Emissions not tested (7.0)

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Front registration plate with character(s) which are not the correct height (6.3.4a)

Nearside Front Direction indicator insecure (1.4.A.2b)

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

Nearside Headlamp excessively damaged so that the light output is severely reduced (1.7.5a)

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

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

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has excessive play (2.6.2)

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

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

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

Rear registration plate with character(s) which are not the correct height (6.3.4a)

Pass 3 May 2007 60,439 miles
Fail 2 May 2007 60,430 miles

Fuel system component leaking (7.2.3)

Battery insecure

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

Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Rear Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

n/s amber marker

o/s red marker

tail pipe snapped

Pass 29 Mar 2006 60,430 miles
Fail 17 Feb 2006 60,430 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.D.2c)

Front Fuel system component leaking (7.2.3)

Front Steering pivot point has excessive play (2.2.B.1g)

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

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

Offside Front Statutory seat belt missing (5.1.1)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.D.4)

Rear Rear fog lamp excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.3.2d)

Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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

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

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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M638 VCH is a 1995 Dodge Ram in Red with a 8,277cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 8 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 62.5%.

Across all 1995 Dodge Ram models, the average MOT pass rate is 76.9% with a typical mileage of 111,100 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 M638 VCH, 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 31 years old, this Dodge Ram is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

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M638 VCH is a 1995 Dodge Ram, first registered on 31 December 1995.

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