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P589 GHC

1997 Dodge Ram

Green Petrol 5900cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires21 Jul 2017
Tests15 (10 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

56,953 mi
Last recorded56,953 miles
Recorded on18 Jul 2016
Typical for 1997 Dodge Ram106,472 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP589 GHC
MakeDodge
ModelRam
Year1997
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine5,900cc

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MOT History

10 pass 5 fail
Pass 18 Jul 2016 56,953 miles
Pass 2 Jul 2015 55,769 miles
Pass 3 Jul 2014 54,779 miles
Pass 22 Jul 2013 53,571 miles

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

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

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

both headlamp lmages no kick up

brake pipes corroding by brake servo

interior mirror not fitted

offside front driveshaft uj worn (attention required)

Fail 22 Jul 2013 53,571 miles

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

Emissions not tested (7.0)

Exhaust catalytic converter missing where one was fitted as standard (7.1.3)

Nearside Rear Direction indicator not working (1.4.A.2c)

Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

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

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

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

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

both headlamp lmages no kick up

brake pipes corroding by brake servo

interior mirror not fitted

offside front driveshaft uj worn (attention required)

Fail 1 Jul 2013 53,558 miles

Centre Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

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

Nearside Front wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.5.A.2) DANGEROUS

Nearside Panhard rod has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2) DANGEROUS

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

Rear fog lamp missing (1.3.2a) DANGEROUS

Rear fog lamp switch missing (1.3.1a) DANGEROUS

Rear fog lamp tell tale missing (1.3.1b) DANGEROUS

steering arm ends/ball joints need greasing

Fail 27 Feb 2012 52,830 miles

Nearside Rear Rear position lamp(s) adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.1.A.3f)

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

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 27 Feb 2012 52,830 miles
Pass 15 Feb 2011 52,133 miles

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

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

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

near side front half shaft oil seal leaking slightly

Fail 14 Feb 2011 52,133 miles

Nearside Obligatory mirror insecure (8.1.1)

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

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

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

near side front half shaft oil seal leaking slightly

Pass 17 Aug 2009 50,239 miles
Pass 17 Sep 2008 46,804 miles
Pass 11 Jul 2007 44,941 miles
Fail 28 Jun 2007 44,910 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content at idle excessive (7.3.D.4)

Offside Front brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)

Rear Rear fog lamp missing (1.3.2a)

Pass 1 Jul 2006 42,137 miles

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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P589 GHC is a 1997 Dodge Ram in Green with a 5,900cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 P589 GHC, 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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P589 GHC is a 1997 Dodge Ram, first registered on 28 July 1997.

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