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P570 PLY

1997 Dodge Ram

Black Diesel 5898cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires28 Apr 2026
Tests20 (16 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

264,932 mi
Last recorded264,932 miles
Recorded on8 May 2026
Typical for 1997 Dodge Ram106,472 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP570 PLY
MakeDodge
ModelRam
Year1997
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine5,898cc

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MOT History

16 pass 4 fail
Fail 8 May 2026 264,932 miles

Nearside Front Brake disc significantly and obviously worn (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Offside Front Brake disc significantly and obviously worn (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Service brake efficiency below requirements (1.2.2 (a) (i))

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

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

Nearside Front Power steering pump has slight seepage (2.1.5 (a))

Nearside Front Power steering ram has slight seepage from a joint steering rack gaitor slightly leaking fluid (2.1.5 (a))

Nearside Front Steering rack has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.3 (a) (i))

Pass 26 Apr 2025 259,144 miles
Pass 20 Apr 2024 254,642 miles
Pass 29 Apr 2023 251,226 miles
Pass 19 Feb 2022 247,272 miles
Pass 14 Mar 2021 237,080 miles
Pass 8 Mar 2020 230,113 miles
Pass 9 Mar 2019 222,605 miles
Pass 9 Mar 2018 219,973 miles
Pass 8 Mar 2017 215,404 miles
Pass 11 Mar 2016 210,294 miles

Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit both sides (4.1.E.1)

steering / suspension has play

Pass 30 Aug 2014 209,202 miles
Pass 7 Jan 2013 206,492 miles
Pass 21 Aug 2010 205,676 miles

1 x front spot light lens cracked

Both dipped headlamp beam patterns slightly blurred

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

Exhaust system slightly deteriorated and secured with a temporary repair

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Slight damage to the nearside front chassis, but structual integrity appears to be still be intact

Slight damage to the outer sidewall of the nearside rear tyre

Slight movement at offside steering linkage idler

Slight oil weep in engine sump area

Tailgate does not open but is secure

Pass 22 Aug 2009 199,769 miles

Detachable tow ball has slight play at receiver socket (6.6.4a)

Light impact damage to offside of load body

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

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm slightly distorted (2.4.G.1)

Nearside Rear Leaf spring splayed but action not impaired (2.4.B.1c)

Nearside rear tyre outer sidewall slightly damaged, but not exposing ply or cords

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

Offside Rear Leaf spring splayed but action not impaired (2.4.B.1c)

Offside rear lower body strut adrift, but body is secure

Offside rear tyre outer sidewall slightly damaged, but not exposing ply or cords

Fail 15 Aug 2009 199,696 miles

Nearside Front Ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Nearside Front Brake hose bulging under pressure (3.6.B.3)

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

Detachable tow ball has slight play at receiver socket (6.6.4a)

Light impact damage to offside of load body

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

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm slightly distorted (2.4.G.1)

Nearside Rear Leaf spring splayed but action not impaired (2.4.B.1c)

Nearside rear tyre outer sidewall slightly damaged, but not exposing ply or cords

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

Offside Rear Leaf spring splayed but action not impaired (2.4.B.1c)

Offside rear lower body strut adrift, but body is secure

Offside rear tyre outer sidewall slightly damaged, but not exposing ply or cords

Pass 16 Aug 2008 193,392 miles

Nearside front upper ball joint rubber split

Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Offside mirror glass has a small crack

Fail 16 Aug 2008 193,392 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Nearside front upper ball joint rubber split

Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Offside mirror glass has a small crack

Pass 3 Aug 2007 188,147 miles
Fail 30 Jul 2007 188,123 miles

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

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Nearside Headlamp aim beam image kick up to the offside (1.8)

Nearside Side repeater missing (1.4.A.2b)

Offside Headlamp aim beam image kick up to the offside (1.8)

Offside Side repeater missing (1.4.A.2b)

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

Rear fog lamp switch faulty (1.3.1a)

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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P570 PLY is a 1997 Dodge Ram in Black with a 5,898cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 P570 PLY, 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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P570 PLY is a 1997 Dodge Ram, first registered on 31 December 1997.

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