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N528 NWS

1996 Dodge Ram

Black Petrol 5900cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires17 Jul 2026
Tests21 (15 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

315,131 mi
Last recorded315,131 miles
Recorded on18 Jul 2025
Typical for 1996 Dodge Ram112,099 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationN528 NWS
MakeDodge
ModelRam
Year1996
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine5,900cc

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MOT History

15 pass 6 fail
Pass 18 Jul 2025 315,131 miles

underbody and some components covered with underseal

Pass 6 Sep 2023 303,496 miles
Fail 6 Sep 2023 303,496 miles

Offside Rear Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 3 Sep 2022 301,174 miles
Pass 20 Dec 2018 297,866 miles

Nearside Drag link end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Steering linkage ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Steering linkage ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Pass 6 Dec 2017 296,358 miles
Pass 28 Nov 2016 291,823 miles

Brake pipe slightly corroded areas nearside front and rear (3.6.B.2c)

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases rear tail pipe (7.1.2)

Nearside Inner Drag link end ball joint has slight play drop arm joint (2.2.B.1f)

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive chassis anti roll bar mount (2.4.A.3)

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

Offside Steering pivot point has slight play idler (2.2.B.1g)

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

some body mounts corroded and holed

Fail 15 Nov 2016 291,808 miles

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

Nearside Front Direction indicator not working (1.4.A.2c)

Nearside Front Suspension arm inappropriately repaired lower ball joint not pressed all the way in (2.4.A.2)

Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded chassis anti roll bar mount (2.4.A.3)

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Nearside Headlamp insecure (1.7.3)

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

Offside Rear Towbar retaining device missing nut missing x one (6.6.3a)

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Parking brake lever ratchet mechanism is excessively worn (3.1.5)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.C.1b)

Registration plate lamp not fitted (1.1.C.1b)

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

Brake pipe slightly corroded areas nearside front and rear (3.6.B.2c)

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases rear tail pipe (7.1.2)

Nearside Inner Drag link end ball joint has slight play drop arm joint (2.2.B.1f)

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive chassis anti roll bar mount (2.4.A.3)

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

Offside Steering pivot point has slight play idler (2.2.B.1g)

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

some body mounts corroded and holed

Fail 23 Oct 2015 291,792 miles

Ball joint has excessive play nearside inner drop arm (2.2.B.1f)

Nearside Front position lamp(s) insecure (1.1.A.3a)

Nearside Headlamp insecure (1.7.3)

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

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.C.1b)

Rear fog lamp tell tale not working (1.3.1b)

rear brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

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

Pass 11 Jul 2014 284,658 miles
Fail 11 Sep 2013 284,628 miles

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

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

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

Offside Rear Brake pipe inadequately clipped (3.6.B.1)

Registration plate lamp shows direct white light to the rear (1.1.C.1f)

slight play in steering box shaft

Pass 24 Aug 2012 282,799 miles

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

Fail 21 Aug 2012 282,773 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content excessive (7.3.B.1a)

Nearside Front Direction indicator adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.4.A.2h)

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

Nearside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Front Direction indicator adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.4.A.2h)

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

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

Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

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

Pass 6 Sep 2011 272,049 miles
Pass 4 Sep 2010 257,602 miles
Pass 10 Sep 2009 238,234 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 16 Dec 2008 233,430 miles

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

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

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

slight play in offside steering idler

Fail 15 Dec 2008 233,424 miles

Front registration plate delaminated (6.3.1d)

Rear registration plate delaminated (6.3.1d)

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

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

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

slight play in offside steering idler

Pass 29 Oct 2007 228,088 miles

Both number plates starting to discolour.

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 13 Nov 2006 214,690 miles
Pass 18 Nov 2005 198,769 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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N528 NWS is a 1996 Dodge Ram in Black with a 5,900cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71.4%.

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 N528 NWS, 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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N528 NWS is a 1996 Dodge Ram, first registered on 31 December 1996.

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