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P214 YVL

1997 Dodge Ram

Green Diesel 5900cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires7 Aug 2019
Tests21 (13 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate61.9%

Mileage

105,060 mi
Last recorded105,060 miles
Recorded on8 Aug 2018
Typical for 1997 Dodge Ram106,472 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP214 YVL
MakeDodge
ModelRam
Year1997
ColourGreen
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine5,900cc

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MOT History

13 pass 8 fail
Pass 8 Aug 2018 105,060 miles

Driver's door hinge deteriorated but the door can still be readily opened and closed (6.2.3 (c) (i))

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

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

Oil leak, but not excessive front axle o/s (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Fail 8 Aug 2018 105,060 miles

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

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

Driver's door hinge deteriorated but the door can still be readily opened and closed (6.2.3 (c) (i))

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

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

Oil leak, but not excessive front axle o/s (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 30 Jun 2017 99,010 miles
Fail 17 Jun 2017 98,968 miles

Emissions not tested (7.4.B.1)

Nearside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Nearside Headlamp insecure (1.7.3)

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

Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Pass 9 Jul 2016 98,420 miles

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. rear brake imbalance. 29% (3.7.B.5b)

Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint offside front (2.5.B.1a)

Offside rear brake grabbing

Rear exhaust corroding

Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive nearside outer sill (5.2.6)

Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing nearside rear and offside rear (2.7.2a)

Fail 11 Jun 2016 98,385 miles

Emissions not tested Emissions test aborted due to exhaust leak (7.4.B.1)

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases pipe exiting rear silencer (7.1.2)

Headlamp not working on dipped beam offside (1.7.5a)

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

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. rear brake imbalance. 28% (3.7.B.5b)

Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint offside front (2.5.B.1a)

Rear exhaust corroded

Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive nearside outer sill (5.2.6)

offside rear brake grabbing

Pass 25 Jun 2015 96,756 miles

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

Offside Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

exhaust system corroding

Fail 2 Jun 2015 96,428 miles

Offside Headlamp excessively deteriorated so that the light output is severely reduced (1.7.5a)

Offside Outer Front Body has a sharp edge caused by corrosion (6.1.C.1)

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Parking brake lever pawl spring does not push the pawl positively into the ratchet teeth (3.1.5)

Rear fog lamp tell tale not working (1.3.1b)

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

Offside Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

exhaust system corroding

Pass 20 Jun 2014 95,589 miles

CORROSION IN OFFSIDE FRONT WING...

Nearside Front front brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

Offside Front Brake hose slightly damaged (3.6.B.4d)

Pass 2 May 2013 93,955 miles

Front brake discs - corroded

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Power steering pump has slight seepage from a seal (2.3.3b)

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

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

Slight oil leak, from both front driveshaft.

Pass 9 May 2012 92,794 miles

Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

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

o/s/f hub weeping oil

rear exhaust corroded/holed

Pass 28 Jun 2011 91,245 miles
Fail 16 Jun 2011 91,245 miles

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

Nearside Front Torque/reaction arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

brake disc faces corroded

rear steel brake pipes coverd,

steering box damp/weeping

Pass 21 Jul 2010 88,496 miles

brake discs corroded inner faces pads worn

Fail 15 Jul 2010 88,481 miles

Emissions not tested (7.0)

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

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Nearside Headlamp aim not tested (1.8.A.1c)

Rear Exhaust has a part missing (7.1.1a)

brake discs corroded inner faces pads worn

Pass 26 Jun 2009 82,099 miles

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Pass 17 Jun 2008 74,695 miles
Fail 22 Jun 2007 63,401 miles

Front brake pads wearing thin

Nearside Panhard rod has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Headlamp insecure (1.7.3)

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Temporary repair to nearside headlamp mounting

Pass 22 Jun 2007 63,401 miles

Front brake pads wearing thin

Nearside Panhard rod has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Temporary repair to nearside headlamp mounting

Pass 13 Jun 2006 57,847 miles

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

Nearside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Offside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

oil leak

Fail 8 Jun 2006 57,724 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low when the centre of the headlamp is above 850mm from the ground (1.6.B3)

Nearside Rear Leaf spring longitudinally displaced (2.4.B.1d)

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

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

Offside Headlamp aim too high when the centre of the headlamp is above 850mm from the ground (1.6.B3)

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

Nearside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

oil leak

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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P214 YVL is a 1997 Dodge Ram in Green with a 5,900cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 61.9%.

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 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 P214 YVL, 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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P214 YVL is a 1997 Dodge Ram, first registered on 31 December 1997.

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