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N261 FKJ

1996 Dodge Ram

White Petrol 5900cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires16 Jun 2027
Tests13 (11 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate84.6%

Mileage

161,128 mi
Last recorded161,128 miles
Recorded on17 Jun 2026
Typical for 1996 Dodge Ram112,099 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationN261 FKJ
MakeDodge
ModelRam
Year1996
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine5,900cc

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MOT History

11 pass 2 fail
Pass 17 Jun 2026 161,128 miles
Pass 17 Jun 2025 159,090 miles
Pass 5 Jun 2024 156,242 miles
Pass 25 Apr 2023 155,817 miles

Front Lower Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush Both sides (5.3.2 (c))

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

Slight under side corroison all under areas

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

Pass 12 Nov 2020 155,810 miles
Pass 17 Jan 2015

Nearside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Offside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

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

Pass 30 May 2013 153,771 miles

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

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

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

Fail 30 May 2013 153,771 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content at idle excessive (7.3.D.4)

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

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

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

Pass 6 Dec 2011 152,377 miles
Pass 25 Jan 2010 148,126 miles
Pass 12 Feb 2009 144,465 miles
Fail 29 Jan 2009 144,465 miles

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

Nearside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Offside Headlamp insecure (1.7.3)

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Offside Rear position lamp(s) incomplete (1.1.4a)

Pass 14 Jun 2006 142,166 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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N261 FKJ is a 1996 Dodge Ram in White with a 5,900cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 84.6%.

Across all 1996 Dodge Ram models, the average MOT pass rate is 79.3% with a typical mileage of 112,099 miles. This particular vehicle has performed better than the average for its year.

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 N261 FKJ, 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 30 years old, this Dodge Ram is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

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What year was N261 FKJ registered?

N261 FKJ is a 1996 Dodge Ram, first registered on 31 December 1996.

Is N261 FKJ safe to buy?

The MOT history for N261 FKJ shows 13 tests with a 84.6% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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