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P561 PKE

1997 Dodge Ram

Green Diesel 5900cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires2 May 2023
Tests11 (7 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate63.6%

Mileage

333,644 mi
Last recorded333,644 miles
Recorded on3 May 2022
Typical for 1997 Dodge Ram106,472 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP561 PKE
MakeDodge
ModelRam
Year1997
ColourGreen
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine5,900cc

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MOT History

7 pass 4 fail
Pass 3 May 2022 333,644 miles
Fail 3 May 2022 333,644 miles

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

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

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Pass 6 Jul 2011 328,701 miles

Front Drag link end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Power steering component(s) has slight seepage from a seal (2.3.3b)

Pass 16 Jun 2010 326,082 miles
Fail 7 Jun 2010 325,960 miles

Rear fog lamp missing (1.3.2a)

Pass 9 Jul 2009 318,539 miles

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

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

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

Pass 9 May 2008 318,381 miles
Pass 14 Aug 2007 310,772 miles
Fail 6 Aug 2007 310,486 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

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

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Rear Exhaust has part of the system excessively deteriorated (7.1.1a)

o/s/f indicator lense missing

spare wheel loose under vehicle

Pass 8 Aug 2006 296,305 miles
Fail 8 Aug 2006 296,299 miles

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

Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Rear Registration plate lamp shows direct white light to the rear (1.1.C.1f)

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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P561 PKE is a 1997 Dodge Ram in Green with a 5,900cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 63.6%.

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 P561 PKE, 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 P561 PKE registered?

P561 PKE is a 1997 Dodge Ram, first registered on 10 October 1997.

Is P561 PKE safe to buy?

The MOT history for P561 PKE shows 11 tests with a 63.6% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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