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N566 JEV

1996 Dodge Ram

Red Petrol 5654cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires20 Jun 2026
Tests23 (18 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate78.3%

Mileage

199,103 mi
Last recorded199,103 miles
Recorded on21 Jun 2025
Typical for 1996 Dodge Ram112,099 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationN566 JEV
MakeDodge
ModelRam
Year1996
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine5,654cc

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MOT History

18 pass 5 fail
Pass 21 Jun 2025 199,103 miles
Pass 6 Jun 2024 198,384 miles
Fail 29 May 2024 198,384 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Hydraulic brake cylinder leaking hydraulic fluid (1.1.16 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Service brake efficiency below requirements (1.2.2 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Service brake has no recorded effort at a wheel (1.2.1 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Fail 16 May 2024 198,289 miles

Offside Rear Service brake effort inadequate at a wheel (1.2.1 (a) (i))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (1.2.1 (b) (i))

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

Pass 20 May 2023 194,022 miles

Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material across rear axle (1.1.11 (c))

Fail 19 May 2023 194,021 miles

Front Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 1 (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material across rear axle (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 31 Dec 2021 192,904 miles

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

Pass 21 Oct 2020 191,973 miles

Central Rear Prop shaft joint worn, but not excessively (6.1.7 (c) (i))

Pass 23 Jul 2019 191,077 miles

Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material under servo (1.1.11 (c))

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

Pass 4 Aug 2018 190,293 miles
Pass 27 Oct 2016 189,973 miles
Pass 24 Oct 2015 189,720 miles
Pass 24 Oct 2014 188,307 miles

vehicle underside has protective coating

Pass 30 Sep 2013 187,378 miles
Pass 8 Sep 2012 185,889 miles
Pass 30 Sep 2011 185,147 miles
Pass 28 Jul 2010 183,169 miles

Exhaust noisy (7.1.4)

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

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

Offside Front Headlamp damaged but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Pass 28 Jul 2009 182,109 miles
Pass 28 Jul 2008 176,076 miles
Pass 27 Jul 2007 172,436 miles
Fail 19 Jul 2007 172,427 miles

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

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

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

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

Nearside Headlamp aim headlamp not in good working order but not adversely affecting beam image (1.2.4b)

Offside Headlamp aim headlamp not in good working order but not adversely affecting beam image (1.2.4b)

Fail 27 Feb 2007 172,353 miles

Front Steering arm deformed and unserviceable (2.2.C.1d)

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front Steering arm deformed and unserviceable (2.2.C.1d)

Offside Front brake disc excessively scored (3.5.1h)

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 17 Feb 2006 168,225 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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N566 JEV is a 1996 Dodge Ram in Red with a 5,654cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 78.3%.

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 N566 JEV, 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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N566 JEV is a 1996 Dodge Ram, first registered on 31 December 1996.

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