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P289 OMJ

1997 Dodge Ram

Black Petrol 5200cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires27 Aug 2026
Tests12 (10 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate83.3%

Mileage

205,709 mi
Last recorded205,709 miles
Recorded on28 Aug 2025
Typical for 1997 Dodge Ram106,472 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP289 OMJ
MakeDodge
ModelRam
Year1997
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine5,200cc

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MOT History

10 pass 2 fail
Pass 28 Aug 2025 205,709 miles
Pass 27 Feb 2024 200,418 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 27 Feb 2024 200,418 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

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

Pass 10 Mar 2023 195,455 miles
Pass 10 Sep 2012 194,999 miles

Centre Front Seat belt damaged but webbing not significantly weakened (5.2.2a)

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Tow ball/hitch not fitted at time of test

Towbar component slightly corroded (6.6.1)

full inspection of metal brake pipesnot possible due to metal protective covering

Fail 6 Aug 2012 194,996 miles

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

Centre Front Seat belt damaged but webbing not significantly weakened (5.2.2a)

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Tow ball/hitch not fitted at time of test

full inspection on metal brake pipes not possible due to metal protective covering

Pass 23 Jul 2011 192,065 miles
Pass 5 Aug 2010 186,959 miles
Pass 1 Aug 2009 179,887 miles

Nail in offside rear tyre

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

both rear tyres wearing on centre treads

hand brake cable bracket adrift

Pass 26 Jul 2008 167,908 miles
Pass 18 Jul 2007 150,181 miles
Pass 20 Jul 2006 139,753 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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P289 OMJ is a 1997 Dodge Ram in Black with a 5,200cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 83.3%.

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 P289 OMJ, 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 P289 OMJ registered?

P289 OMJ is a 1997 Dodge Ram, first registered on 25 March 1997.

Is P289 OMJ safe to buy?

The MOT history for P289 OMJ shows 12 tests with a 83.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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