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P540 JNU

1997 Dodge (usa) Ram 1500 2WD

Red Petrol 5200cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires28 Jul 2025
Tests22 (14 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate63.6%

Mileage

155,123 mi
Last recorded155,123 miles
Recorded on29 Jul 2024
Typical for 1997 Dodge (usa) Ram 1500 2WD139,773 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP540 JNU
MakeDodge (usa)
ModelRam 1500 2WD
Year1997
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine5,200cc
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MOT History

14 pass 8 fail
Pass 29 Jul 2024 155,123 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Rear Upper Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush both sides (5.3.2 (c))

Pass 25 Oct 2022 153,527 miles
Pass 18 Oct 2021 151,546 miles
Fail 12 Oct 2021 151,503 miles

Front Tyre(s) of different sizes are fitted on the same axle. (5.2.3 (b))

Nearside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

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

Offside Front Direction indicator not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

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

Pass 7 Oct 2020 148,978 miles

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

Pass 8 Aug 2019 146,581 miles
Pass 4 Jun 2015 142,186 miles
Pass 24 Oct 2013 140,601 miles

Nearside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

front brake discs corroding

Pass 11 Jan 2013 138,302 miles

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

Fail 8 Jan 2013 138,302 miles

Offside rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)

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

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

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

Pass 30 Jan 2012 132,589 miles

coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

rear brake pipes armoured

Fail 30 Jan 2012 132,589 miles

Centre Front Statutory seat belt missing (5.1.1)

coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

rear brake pipes armoured

Fail 23 Feb 2011 127,364 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

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

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Rear fog lamp insecure (1.3.2a)

Pass 23 Feb 2011 127,364 miles
Pass 23 Feb 2010 120,510 miles

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

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

Offside Rear Lower Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

front number plate cracked

Pass 25 Feb 2009 113,252 miles

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

Nearside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Offside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Fail 23 Feb 2009 113,246 miles

Direction indicators flashing more than 120 times a minute (1.4.A.2g)

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

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Rear fog lamp tell tale not working (1.3.1b)

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

Nearside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Offside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

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

Pass 22 Feb 2008 108,029 miles
Fail 14 Feb 2008 108,018 miles

Nearside Drag link end ball pin shank loose (2.2.B.1c)

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

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

Fail 29 Jan 2008 107,985 miles

Nearside Front Side repeater insecure (1.4.A.2b)

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

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

Nearside Inner Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has excessive play (2.6.2)

Offside Front Side repeater insecure (1.4.A.2b)

Offside Front Steering pivot point has excessive play (2.2.B.1g)

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

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

Offside Rear wheel bearing has excessive play (2.6.2)

Both rear wheels have slight end float on axle

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

Suspension joint nearside upper dust cover split/missing

Suspension joint offside upper dust cover split/missing

Upper Steering column shaft has slight end float (2.1.3)

Fail 3 Aug 2006 101,009 miles

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Pass 3 Aug 2006 101,009 miles

How Reliable is the Dodge (usa) Ram 1500 2WD?

Based on 1,414 MOT tests across 101 vehicles.

80.3%
Pass Rate
2,586
Miles/Year
31
Year Lifespan
101
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

fog lamp not working 34
Parking brake: efficiency below requirements 26
Direction indicator incorrect colour 21
position lamp(s) incorrect colour 17
Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect 16
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P540 JNU is a 1997 Dodge (usa) Ram 1500 2WD in Red with a 5,200cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 63.6%.

Across all 1997 Dodge (usa) Ram 1500 2WD models, the average MOT pass rate is 70.7% with a typical mileage of 139,773 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 (usa) Ram 1500 2WD fails its MOT is fog lamp not working, accounting for 34 recorded failures. If you're considering buying P540 JNU, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Dodge (usa) Ram 1500 2WD typically stays on UK roads for around 31 years. At 29 years old, this Dodge (usa) Ram 1500 2WD is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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P540 JNU is a 1997 Dodge (usa) Ram 1500 2WD, first registered on 31 December 1997.

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