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P741 RBP

1997 Dodge Ram

Black Diesel 5654cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires18 Jun 2025
Tests14 (11 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate78.6%

Mileage

153,799 mi
Last recorded153,799 miles
Recorded on17 Jun 2024
Typical for 1997 Dodge Ram106,472 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP741 RBP
MakeDodge
ModelRam
Year1997
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine5,654cc

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MOT History

11 pass 3 fail
Pass 17 Jun 2024 153,799 miles
Pass 19 Jun 2023 148,233 miles
Pass 11 Jun 2021 147,663 miles

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

Fail 9 Jun 2021 147,663 miles

Brake performance not tested (1.2.1 (g))

Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Front Brake pipe leaking on a hydraulic braking system (1.1.11 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 16 Jul 2019 143,912 miles

Prop shaft bearing has slight play (6.1.7 (b) (i))

no rear seats

wipers smear

Pass 5 Aug 2016 143,421 miles

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

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

no rear seats fitted

Pass 22 Apr 2014 142,617 miles

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

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

Fail 22 Apr 2014 142,617 miles

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

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

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

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

Pass 22 Dec 2012 141,643 miles
Pass 15 Dec 2011 140,090 miles
Pass 6 Dec 2010 136,329 miles

Oil leak

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Fail 6 Dec 2010 136,329 miles

Nearside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Oil leak

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Pass 20 Nov 2009 132,125 miles

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 13 Nov 2008 125,436 miles

no vrm displayed passed and advised as instructed by vosa (american import)

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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P741 RBP is a 1997 Dodge Ram in Black with a 5,654cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 78.6%.

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 P741 RBP, 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 P741 RBP registered?

P741 RBP is a 1997 Dodge Ram, first registered on 1 January 1997.

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