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P143 PBY

1997 Dodge Ram

White Petrol 5654cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires17 May 2024
Tests8 (7 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate87.5%

Mileage

103,614 mi
Last recorded103,614 miles
Recorded on18 May 2023
Typical for 1997 Dodge Ram106,472 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP143 PBY
MakeDodge
ModelRam
Year1997
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine5,654cc

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MOT History

7 pass 1 fail
Pass 18 May 2023 103,614 miles

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

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

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

general surface corrosion underside

underside undersealed

vehicle appears to have been standing

Pass 1 Nov 2011 98,979 miles
Pass 9 Nov 2010 95,639 miles
Fail 2 Nov 2010 95,609 miles

Nearside Rear Braking system leaking (3.6.A.1)

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

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

Pass 5 Nov 2009 90,096 miles
Pass 16 Oct 2008 83,769 miles
Pass 2 Nov 2007 78,423 miles

headlight image poor

play in both frt drop links on limits

play in o/s frt wheel bearing

play in rear wheels

Pass 18 Oct 2006 73,517 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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P143 PBY is a 1997 Dodge Ram in White with a 5,654cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 8 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 87.5%.

Across all 1997 Dodge Ram models, the average MOT pass rate is 79.9% with a typical mileage of 106,472 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 P143 PBY, 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 29 years old, this Dodge Ram is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

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What year was P143 PBY registered?

P143 PBY is a 1997 Dodge Ram, first registered on 1 January 1997.

Is P143 PBY safe to buy?

The MOT history for P143 PBY shows 8 tests with a 87.5% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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