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P343 OMB

1996 Dodge Ram

Red Diesel 5900cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires24 Apr 2023
Tests19 (15 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate78.9%

Mileage

189,913 mi
Last recorded189,913 miles
Recorded on25 Apr 2022
Typical for 1996 Dodge Ram112,099 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP343 OMB
MakeDodge
ModelRam
Year1996
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine5,900cc

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MOT History

15 pass 4 fail
Pass 25 Apr 2022 189,913 miles
Pass 19 Sep 2020 189,611 miles

Front Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing both sides (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 20 Aug 2019 186,712 miles

Nearside Integral body structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security central sill (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Offside Integral body structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security central sill (6.2.2 (d) (i))

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

Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing all 4 (5.3.2 (b))

Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing all 4 (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

fuel tank strap corroded

Fail 19 Aug 2019 186,712 miles

Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Integral body structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security central sill (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Offside Integral body structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security central sill (6.2.2 (d) (i))

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

Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing all 4 (5.3.2 (b))

Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing all 4 (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

fuel tank strap corroded

Pass 19 Sep 2018 186,229 miles
Pass 20 Sep 2017 183,489 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Power steering component(s) has slight seepage from a component (2.3.3b)

Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing all (2.7.2a)

n/s tyres cracking in sidewalls

Fail 15 Sep 2017 183,487 miles

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

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

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Power steering component(s) has slight seepage from a component (2.3.3b)

Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing all (2.7.2a)

n/s tyres cracking in sidewalls

Pass 8 Jun 2016 182,113 miles
Pass 12 Jun 2015 180,811 miles
Pass 13 Nov 2013 175,332 miles
Pass 7 Dec 2012 168,357 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Pass 17 Aug 2011 162,355 miles
Pass 9 Aug 2010 159,580 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Pass 5 Aug 2009 156,788 miles
Pass 14 Aug 2008 153,788 miles

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

Pass 22 Aug 2007 150,043 miles

engine smokes when cold

see test 732357327201 a copy is issued with this test

Fail 15 Aug 2007 150,043 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Exhaust has part of the system excessively deteriorated (7.1.1a)

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

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

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.C.1b)

Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.C.1a)

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

o/s side sill impact damage

slight wear in all steering joints and advise to grease

suspect o/s/f drive shaft U/J worn [rusting]

test was started at 13.29 and re enterd at14.17 due to wrong vehicle details enterd

weightand class obtained from customer

Pass 17 Aug 2006 145,084 miles
Fail 15 Aug 2006 145,080 miles

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

Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

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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P343 OMB is a 1996 Dodge Ram in Red with a 5,900cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 78.9%.

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 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 P343 OMB, 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.

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P343 OMB is a 1996 Dodge Ram, first registered on 30 December 1996.

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