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P479 JBC

1997 Dodge Ram

White Diesel 5900cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires22 Aug 2026
Tests28 (19 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate67.9%

Mileage

166,485 mi
Last recorded166,485 miles
Recorded on8 Aug 2025
Typical for 1997 Dodge Ram106,472 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP479 JBC
MakeDodge
ModelRam
Year1997
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine5,900cc

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MOT History

19 pass 9 fail
Pass 8 Aug 2025 166,485 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Various brake pipes corroded/greased (1.1.11 (c))

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Exhaust system heavily corroded

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

Handbrake (pedal) has little reserve travel, braking requirements just met

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Various suspension/steering components corroded

Fail 31 Jul 2025 166,483 miles

Nearside Front Upper Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Various brake pipes corroded/greased (1.1.11 (c))

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Exhaust system heavily corroded

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

Handbrake (pedal) has little reserve travel, braking requirements just met

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Various suspension/steering components corroded

Pass 19 Aug 2024 163,956 miles

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

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

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

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

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

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

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

Rear springs corroded

handbrake in need of attention only just met limits

Fail 15 Jul 2024 163,924 miles

Nearside Rear Direction indicator not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))

Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

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

Parking brake efficiency less than 50% of the required value (1.4.2 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Front Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

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

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

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

Nearside Rear handbrake low performance

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

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

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

Pass 11 Aug 2023 163,213 miles
Pass 15 Aug 2022 160,602 miles
Pass 23 Aug 2021 156,305 miles
Pass 9 Oct 2020 153,848 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases tail pipe corroded (6.1.2 (a))

Fail 25 Sep 2020 153,822 miles

Nearside Headlamp lens seriously defective (4.1.1 (b) (ii))

Nearside Rear Direction indicator not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Offside Headlamp lens seriously defective (4.1.1 (b) (ii))

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

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases tail pipe corroded (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 30 Aug 2019 150,139 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

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

steering idler slight play

Fail 16 Jul 2019 150,113 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose excessively deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Brake hose excessively twisted (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

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

steering idler slight play

Pass 25 Oct 2018 148,068 miles
Fail 24 Oct 2018 148,067 miles

Fuel system component leaking excessively or a risk of fire (6.1.3 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Fail 3 Oct 2018 148,035 miles

Brake performance not tested (1.2.1 (g))

Electronic braking system warning device inoperative (1.7 (a))

Fuel tank leaking (6.1.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Upper Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Upper Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Rear Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))

Brake pipe at imminent risk of failure or fracture front to rear main brake pipe burst (1.1.11 (a)) DANGEROUS

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases centre (6.1.2 (a))

Exhaust silencer slightly loose centre (8.1.1 (b) (i))

Pass 9 Aug 2017 145,160 miles

Ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt all (2.2.C.1c)

Central Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Fail 25 Jul 2017 145,138 miles

Nearside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Offside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

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

Central Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

all suspension and steering ball joint dust covers slightly deteriorated

Pass 8 Aug 2016 141,834 miles

Nearside Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel slight play in idler (2.2.A.1a)

Spare tyre defective perished ()

Fail 20 Jul 2016 141,808 miles

Nearside Lower Front suspension ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Lower Front suspension ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Rear fog lamp tell tale not working (1.3.1b)

Nearside Ball joint has slight play idler (2.2.B.1f)

Nearside Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

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

Spare tyre defective perished ()

Pass 16 Sep 2015 140,330 miles

Fuel Tank Damp

Nearside Front Lower Ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Offside Front Lower Ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Pass 12 Sep 2014 137,478 miles

Nearside Front Lower Ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Offside Front Lower Ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Pass 18 Sep 2013 135,326 miles
Pass 12 Sep 2012 133,598 miles
Fail 11 Sep 2012 133,572 miles

Fuel system component leaking (7.2.3)

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

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

Oil leak

Pass 22 Sep 2011 131,218 miles
Pass 5 Jul 2010 128,218 miles
Pass 4 Jul 2009 126,188 miles

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Pass 17 Jul 2008 118,464 miles
Pass 27 Jul 2007

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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P479 JBC is a 1997 Dodge Ram in White with a 5,900cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 28 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 67.9%.

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 P479 JBC, 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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P479 JBC is a 1997 Dodge Ram, first registered on 31 December 1997.

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