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N302 XTA

1996 Dodge Ram

Blue Diesel 5900cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires8 Oct 2026
Tests26 (20 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate76.9%

Mileage

59,618 mi
Last recorded59,618 miles
Recorded on17 Sep 2025
Typical for 1996 Dodge Ram112,099 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationN302 XTA
MakeDodge
ModelRam
Year1996
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine5,900cc

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MOT History

20 pass 6 fail
Pass 17 Sep 2025 59,618 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement d bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Nearside headlamp assembly slightly insecure

Offside Front Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement d bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Upper Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

front suspension components corroded

Pass 4 Oct 2024 59,191 miles

Corrosion to inner and outer sills

Nearside Front Corrosion to floor

Offside Front Upper Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Pass 9 Oct 2023 58,937 miles

Nearside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Offside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Offside Front Upper Suspension component ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 3 Oct 2022 58,473 miles
Pass 19 Nov 2021 58,163 miles

Offside Outer sill corroded

Parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair

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

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

Pass 29 Oct 2020 57,668 miles

Offside Front Upper Suspension component ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 11 Nov 2019 56,457 miles

Nearside Front floor corroded

Nearside Rear Rear reflector defective or damaged by up to 50% of the reflecting surface (4.8.1 (a) (i))

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

Fail 4 Nov 2019 56,426 miles

Offside Inner Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is inadequately repaired (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Offside Inner Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Front floor corroded

Nearside Rear Rear reflector defective or damaged by up to 50% of the reflecting surface (4.8.1 (a) (i))

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

Pass 6 Nov 2018 54,661 miles

Nearside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Fail 6 Nov 2018 54,661 miles

Nearside Front Direction indicator not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Pass 7 Nov 2017 52,071 miles

Handbrake performance low

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin both (3.5.1g)

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Fail 30 Oct 2017 52,056 miles

Driver's seat cannot be secured in the upright position. (6.2.A.2)

Front Brake pipe inadequately clipped to rear (3.6.B.1)

Nearside Front Brake hose has insufficient room to move, resulting in fouling on any part hitting tyre on lock (3.6.B.4a)

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

Offside Front Brake hose has insufficient room to move, resulting in fouling on any part hitting wheel on lock (3.6.B.4a)

Passenger's seat cannot be secured in the upright position. (6.2.A.2)

Windscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching into the swept area by more than 40mm outside zone 'A' (8.3.1e)

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin both (3.5.1g)

Handbrake performance low

Offside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 18 Oct 2016 49,154 miles

Engine oil leak from top of cyl-head area.

Pass 11 Nov 2015 46,554 miles
Pass 11 Nov 2014 43,744 miles

O\S\F inner brake discs corroded. Rear metal brake pipes covered by coil over springs, unable to see if any corrosion or damage

Pass 12 Nov 2013 39,762 miles

rear brake pipes encased in coil overs,full inspection not possible

Pass 17 Sep 2012 37,039 miles

front brake pipes corroded

rear axle brake pipes enclosed in coils unable to fully inspect

Fail 10 Sep 2012 36,997 miles

Nearside Front Lower Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

OS outer sill corroded

Offside Front Lower Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.2.6)

front brake pipes corroded

rear axle brake pipes enclosed in coils unable to fully inspect

Pass 13 Sep 2011 34,926 miles

os outer sill corroded

rear axle brake pipes encased in coils so unable to inspect fully

Pass 20 May 2010 30,691 miles
Pass 19 May 2009 28,740 miles
Pass 6 Feb 2008 165,167 miles
Pass 27 Feb 2007 169,130 miles

nearside beam pattern

Fail 24 Feb 2007 169,068 miles

Offside Headlamp insecure (1.7.3)

Offside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

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

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

both front seat backs do stay in the upright position. i am not sure if it to do with the manufactures design?

engine oil level low

rear brake binding slightly.

Pass 23 Feb 2006 161,021 miles

advises as test no.342033356025 on 22/02/2006

Fail 22 Feb 2006 161,018 miles

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

Nearside Driver's seat cannot be secured in the upright position. (6.2.A.2)

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (hotspot upper edge above the horizontal 0% line) (1.6.D1)

Nearside front brakes release unevenly (3.7.B.4)

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

Offside Front passenger seat cannot be secured in the upright position. (6.2.4)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.6.D2)

Offside Outer Front Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

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

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

nearly excessive blue/white smoke during acceleration

os parkbrake performance low

sideways movement at park brake lever nearly excessive

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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N302 XTA is a 1996 Dodge Ram in Blue with a 5,900cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 26 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.9%.

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 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 N302 XTA, 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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N302 XTA is a 1996 Dodge Ram, first registered on 31 December 1996.

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