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P530 AKG

1997 Dodge Ram

Black Petrol 8277cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires19 Jan 2027
Tests18 (15 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate83.3%

Mileage

92,399 mi
Last recorded92,399 miles
Recorded on20 Jan 2026
Typical for 1997 Dodge Ram106,472 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP530 AKG
MakeDodge
ModelRam
Year1997
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine8,277cc

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MOT History

15 pass 3 fail
Pass 20 Jan 2026 92,399 miles

Battery insecure but not likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (i))

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

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

Pass 10 Jan 2025 92,177 miles

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

Nearside Inner Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

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

Pass 30 Nov 2023 91,343 miles

Central Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Rear To Front Pipe (1.1.11 (c))

Front Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement "D" Bushes Slight Play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Front Oil leak, but not excessive Slight Engine Oil Leak (8.4.1 (a) (i))

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

Pass 18 Nov 2022 89,812 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front to back (1.1.11 (c))

Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

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

General surface corrosion on suspension components and underbody

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

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

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

Pass 27 Nov 2021 81,939 miles

Nearside Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front to rear corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Fail 16 Nov 2021 81,821 miles

Emissions not tested (8.2.1.2 (d))

Offside Hazard warning lamps inoperative (4.4.1 (e))

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

Rear fog lamp tell-tale missing (4.9.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front to rear corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Pass 5 Dec 2020 80,637 miles
Pass 9 Oct 2019 80,431 miles

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

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

Offside Rear Inner Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced wheelarch (6.1.1 (c) (i))

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

front and rear suspension components corroded

power steering box damp

Pass 31 Aug 2018 80,223 miles
Fail 31 Aug 2018 80,223 miles

Offside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 23 Aug 2017 80,136 miles

Nearside Rear Upper Shock absorber has a slightly worn shock absorber pivot (2.7.4)

Offside Rear Upper Shock absorber has a slightly worn shock absorber pivot (2.7.4)

Vehicle structure has slight corrosion underside (6.1.A.1)

Fail 21 Aug 2017 80,136 miles

Front registration plate character(s) likely to be misread p not in plate (6.3.4b)

Nearside Battery insecure (1.9.1)

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Front Hazard warning lamps inoperative (1.4.B.1b)

Offside Rear Brake cable insecure (3.5.1d)

Offside Rear Rear fog lamp missing (1.3.2a)

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Rear registration plate character(s) likely to be misread p not in plate (6.3.4b)

Nearside Rear Upper Shock absorber has a slightly worn shock absorber pivot (2.7.4)

Offside Rear Upper Shock absorber has a slightly worn shock absorber pivot (2.7.4)

Vehicle structure has slight corrosion underside (6.1.A.1)

Pass 12 Jul 2016 79,688 miles
Pass 19 Jun 2015 78,883 miles
Pass 5 Jun 2014 77,804 miles

All metal brake pipes rusty and have been greased.

Pass 1 Jun 2013 77,384 miles

n/s/f tyre side wall perished but not showing cords

Pass 12 Jan 2008 76,308 miles

play in n/s outer track rod end

Pass 28 Apr 2007 73,684 miles

slight lift in n/s front top and lower suspension ball joints

slight movement in o/s front steering arm drag link

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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P530 AKG is a 1997 Dodge Ram in Black with a 8,277cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 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 P530 AKG, 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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P530 AKG is a 1997 Dodge Ram, first registered on 1 January 1997.

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