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P222 RAM

1996 Dodge Ram

Red Petrol 5900cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires7 May 2027
Tests23 (19 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate82.6%

Mileage

138,522 mi
Last recorded138,522 miles
Recorded on8 May 2026
Typical for 1996 Dodge Ram112,099 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP222 RAM
MakeDodge
ModelRam
Year1996
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine5,900cc

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MOT History

19 pass 4 fail
Pass 8 May 2026 138,522 miles
Fail 27 Apr 2026 138,489 miles

Nearside Front Vehicle structure or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a body mounting chassis member holed/corroded (6.2.2 (d) (i))

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

Pass 8 May 2025 135,359 miles

Nearside Front bump stop missing

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

Pass 30 Apr 2024 130,349 miles
Pass 5 May 2023 128,769 miles
Pass 13 Apr 2022 128,727 miles

All direction indicators flashing more than 120 times a minute (4.4.4 (a))

Central Stop lamp(s) with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning (4.3.1 (a) (i))

Offside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

stone chip in window screen

Fail 3 Mar 2022 128,726 miles

Front Direction indicator incorrect colour n/s and o/s (4.4.3 (a))

Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Headlamp light source and lamp not compatible led bulb units fitted (4.1.4 (c))

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

Brake hydraulic reservoir close to minimum mark (1.1.10 (d) (i))

Central Stop lamp(s) with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning (4.3.1 (a) (i))

Pass 5 Feb 2021 124,953 miles

Exhaust mounting defective middle exhaust rubber (6.1.2 (a))

Headlamp lens slightly defective n/s and o/s (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Fail 18 Jan 2021 124,953 miles

Brake pipe excessively corroded front valve to rear and valve to abs unit (1.1.11 (c))

Central Rear Brake hose ferrule excessively corroded (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Front Brake pipe excessively corroded n/s and o/s (1.1.11 (c))

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

Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect n/s and o/s (4.1.2 (c))

Horn sound not in accordance with requirements (7.7 (c))

Nearside Rear Brake cable damaged (1.1.15 (a))

Nearside Rear Lower Shock absorbers has an excessively worn bush (5.3.2 (c))

Offside Front Upper Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

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

Steering linkage ball joint has excessive play arm from steering box (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Exhaust mounting defective middle exhaust rubber (6.1.2 (a))

No cat fitted, basic emissions tested

Offside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Lower Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))

Pass 27 Feb 2020 124,845 miles

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

Pass 26 Feb 2019 120,716 miles
Pass 16 Aug 2018 119,968 miles
Pass 14 Aug 2017 117,692 miles
Pass 6 Aug 2016 116,835 miles
Pass 15 Aug 2015 114,815 miles
Pass 22 Aug 2014 113,287 miles
Pass 11 Jul 2013 112,557 miles
Pass 15 Jun 2011 11,032 miles
Fail 12 May 2011 110,332 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

Exhaust emissions hydrocarbon content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Pass 8 Dec 2009 103,383 miles
Pass 10 Dec 2008 101,743 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Pass 16 Aug 2007 87,613 miles
Pass 8 Aug 2006 80,246 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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P222 RAM is a 1996 Dodge Ram in Red with a 5,900cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 82.6%.

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 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 P222 RAM, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was P222 RAM registered?

P222 RAM is a 1996 Dodge Ram, first registered on 18 September 1996.

Is P222 RAM safe to buy?

The MOT history for P222 RAM shows 23 tests with a 82.6% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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