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P378 FTA

1997 Dodge Ram

Black Diesel 5900cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires1 Nov 2024
Tests16 (16 pass, 0 fail)
Pass rate100%

Mileage

173,819 mi
Last recorded173,819 miles
Recorded on2 Nov 2023
Typical for 1997 Dodge Ram106,472 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP378 FTA
MakeDodge
ModelRam
Year1997
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine5,900cc

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MOT History

16 pass
Pass 2 Nov 2023 173,819 miles
Pass 30 Sep 2022 171,610 miles

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

Pass 8 Feb 2021 169,823 miles

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

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

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

Nearside Front Outer Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

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

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

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

Offside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Pass 17 May 2019 168,731 miles
Pass 28 Mar 2018 165,575 miles
Pass 13 Feb 2017 164,172 miles
Pass 6 Jan 2016 163,786 miles

Rear drop link ball joints perished

Pass 5 Dec 2014 163,535 miles
Pass 25 Nov 2013 162,170 miles
Pass 25 Aug 2012 161,075 miles
Pass 17 Aug 2011 160,120 miles

crack in front plate

wear front disc

Pass 6 Aug 2010 158,632 miles

both rear tyres cracking

Pass 1 May 2009 156,480 miles
Pass 5 Apr 2008 156,397 miles

head lamps slightly low

Pass 30 Apr 2007 155,153 miles

oil leak

wear front disc

Pass 24 Apr 2006 153,470 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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P378 FTA is a 1997 Dodge Ram in Black with a 5,900cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 100%.

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 P378 FTA, 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 P378 FTA registered?

P378 FTA is a 1997 Dodge Ram, first registered on 31 December 1997.

Is P378 FTA safe to buy?

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