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P387 ECE

1997 Dodge Ram

Brown Petrol 5654cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires17 Jan 2027
Tests16 (14 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate87.5%

Mileage

70,460 mi
Last recorded70,460 miles
Recorded on15 Jan 2026
Typical for 1997 Dodge Ram106,472 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP387 ECE
MakeDodge
ModelRam
Year1997
ColourBrown
Fuel typePetrol
Engine5,654cc

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MOT History

14 pass 2 fail
Pass 15 Jan 2026 70,460 miles

Front brake pads worn

Oil leak, but not excessive transmission fluid leak , FRONT (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear differential slight misting of oil

Under vehicle corroded

Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Pass 15 Jan 2025 69,097 miles

Gear box oil leak, Oil pan seal

Rear differential slight misting of oil

Under vehicle corroded

Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Pass 16 Jan 2024 68,067 miles

Engine oil leak

Gearbox oil leak

Under vehicle corroded & suspension braking, steering components

Pass 16 Jan 2023 66,686 miles

Coolant leak, front of engine

Front brake discs corroded and pitted

Front transmission fluid leak

Nearside front link bar slight play

Offside rear shock absorber damp & weak

Pass 17 Jan 2022 65,663 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Fail 17 Jan 2022 65,663 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Pass 18 Jan 2021 63,740 miles

both front tyres cracked on inner and outer walls close to leagal limits

front regestration plate slightly damaged

slight play on steering arms

Pass 16 Apr 2013 60,742 miles

metal brake pipes across rear axle starting to corrode

o/s & n/s/r road springs slight miss aline

slight lift / play o/s/f outer track rod end

Pass 20 Mar 2012 58,582 miles
Pass 10 Mar 2011 53,522 miles

both front tyres starting to perish and crack.

Fail 3 Mar 2011 53,382 miles

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

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

both rear tyres starting to perish and crack.offside front tyre starting to perish and split.

Pass 11 Mar 2010 49,467 miles
Pass 5 Mar 2009 45,083 miles
Pass 11 Mar 2008 43,391 miles
Pass 13 Mar 2007 42,606 miles
Pass 11 Apr 2006 41,668 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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P387 ECE is a 1997 Dodge Ram in Brown with a 5,654cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 87.5%.

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 P387 ECE, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was P387 ECE registered?

P387 ECE is a 1997 Dodge Ram, first registered on 31 December 1997.

Is P387 ECE safe to buy?

The MOT history for P387 ECE shows 16 tests with a 87.5% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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