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P227 OKP

1997 Dodge Ram

Black Petrol 5654cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires13 Dec 2025
Tests23 (16 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate69.6%

Mileage

71,915 mi
Last recorded71,915 miles
Recorded on29 May 2026
Typical for 1997 Dodge Ram106,472 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP227 OKP
MakeDodge
ModelRam
Year1997
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine5,654cc

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MOT History

16 pass 7 fail
Fail 29 May 2026 71,915 miles

Brake performance unable to be tested due to leak (1.2.1 (g))

Brake pipe excessively corroded front to rear (marked with yellow chalk as best possible) (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

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

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

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Rear Exhaust system insecure (6.1.2 (a))

Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Offside Front Brake pipe leaking on a hydraulic braking system (1.1.11 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

All direction indicators flashing less than 60 times a minute (4.4.4 (a))

Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule all (1.1.12 (f) (i))

General rust underside/exhaust /sills/general.

Nearside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Upper Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

Offside Front Coil spring worn (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Upper Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

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

Power steering component has slight seepage from a component (2.1.5 (a))

Rear Brake drum worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Rear Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 10 Dec 2024 71,915 miles

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

Headlamp lens slightly defective both condensation (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Inner sills starting to corrode.

Nearside Brake cable damaged but not to excess (1.1.15 (a))

Nearside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Coil spring mounting corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Nearside Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

Offside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Coil spring mounting corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Offside Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

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

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Power steering pipe/hose has slight seepage (2.1.5 (a))

Sill covers/step fitted.

Surface rust underside.

Pass 14 Dec 2023 71,915 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front to rear (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 24 Oct 2022 71,915 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material all (1.1.11 (c))

Front Coil spring corroded both (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

Headlamp pattern just met.

Nearside Brake cable damaged but not to excess (1.1.15 (a))

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

Surface rust underside/suspension.

Fail 18 Oct 2022 71,915 miles

Nearside Front Wheel bearing has excessive play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

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

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material all (1.1.11 (c))

Front Coil spring corroded both (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Headlamp pattern just met.

Nearside Brake cable damaged but not to excess (1.1.15 (a))

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

Surface rust underside/suspension.

Fail 15 Nov 2021 71,915 miles

Front Brake disc significantly and obviously worn both (1.1.14 (a) (i))

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

Front Headlamp lens seriously defective both (4.1.1 (b) (ii))

Front Power steering pipe/hose leaking (2.1.5 (a))

Rear Seat belt not functioning as intended both (7.1.2 (c))

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

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

Nearside Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front to rear (1.1.11 (c))

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

Pass 30 Oct 2020 71,915 miles

Headlamp lens slightly defective both (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Pass 16 Nov 2019 71,915 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front to rear (1.1.11 (c))

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

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

Pass 30 Oct 2018 71,916 miles

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

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively both sides (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Front Coil spring corroded both sides (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Front Lower Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush both sides (5.3.2 (c))

Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Rear Service brake binding but not excessively both sides (1.2.1 (f))

Pass 2 Nov 2017 71,915 miles

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

Offside Rear tyre perished outer wall

Pass 15 Nov 2016 71,915 miles

Nearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Fail 8 Nov 2016 71,915 miles

Offside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Offside Rear Inner Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords wall (4.1.D.1a)

Nearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Nearside Front tyre perished

Nearside Rear tyre perished

Offside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Pass 11 Nov 2015 71,915 miles

exhaust corroded in places

Pass 7 Nov 2014 71,915 miles

Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

exhaust corroded in places

Pass 31 Oct 2013 71,916 miles

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

Fail 18 Oct 2013 71,915 miles

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

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

Pass 18 Oct 2012 71,916 miles
Fail 9 Oct 2012 71,915 miles

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

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

Pass 19 Sep 2011 71,915 miles
Fail 19 Sep 2011 71,915 miles

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

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Pass 15 May 2010 71,915 miles
Pass 10 Dec 2008 71,915 miles
Pass 5 Mar 2007 71,910 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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P227 OKP is a 1997 Dodge Ram in Black with a 5,654cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 69.6%.

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 P227 OKP, 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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P227 OKP is a 1997 Dodge Ram, first registered on 31 December 1997.

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