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Q812MTW

1997 Dodge Ram

Blue Petrol 5200cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires20 Jun 2014
Tests13 (8 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate61.5%

Mileage

54,850 mi
Last recorded54,850 miles
Recorded on21 Jun 2013
Typical for 1997 Dodge Ram106,472 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationQ812MTW
MakeDodge
ModelRam
Year1997
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine5,200cc

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MOT History

8 pass 5 fail
Pass 21 Jun 2013 54,850 miles

Nearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Nearside Rear Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.A.1)

Offside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Rear Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.A.1)

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

accident damage to n/s/r body

majority of wiring under bonnet has been cable tide up

o/s/r wheel arch slight corrosion

rear fog light tell tale inop

vehicle heavly undersealed

Oil leak

Fail 13 Jun 2013 54,842 miles

Driver's seat insecure (6.2.A.1)

Electrical wiring inadequately supported (1.9.2a)

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

Nearside Rear Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.A.1)

Offside Rear Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.A.1)

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

o/s/r wheel arch slight corrosion

rear fog light tell tale inop

vehicle heavly undersealed

Oil leak

Pass 28 Nov 2011 54,782 miles

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

Offside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Oil leak

front discs slightly corroded

heavily undersealed throughout vehicle

n/s body accident damage but no sharp edges

o/s idler arm slight play in bushes

rear chassis rails signs of slight corrosion

Pass 22 Nov 2010 53,437 miles

Nearside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Offside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Oil leak

nearside front disc scored

offside front door catch has slight play

Fail 22 Nov 2010 53,436 miles

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

Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Nearside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Offside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Oil leak

nearside front disc scored

offside front door catch has slight play

Pass 9 Nov 2009 50,854 miles

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

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

Nearside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Offside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Offside Front front brake juddering slightly (3.7.A.2b)

Offside Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1b)

Pass 24 Nov 2008 146,316 miles

Front brake disc slightly scored (3.5.1h)

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

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

Oil leak

Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1a)

Pass 16 Nov 2007 43,452 miles

Oil leak

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

signs of dampness around steering box

Fail 5 Nov 2007 43,254 miles

Offside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Offside Track rod end loose (2.2.B.1d)

Power steering malfunctioning (2.3.3a)

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Oil leak

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

signs of dampness around steering box

Pass 24 Nov 2006 37,571 miles

signs of dampness around steering box

Fail 20 Nov 2006 37,557 miles

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

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

Offside Front brake caliper leaking (3.6.A.1)

signs of dampness around steering box

Pass 21 Nov 2005 133,594 miles
Fail 21 Nov 2005 133,594 miles

Nearside Front Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

both engine mountings broken

drop arm ball joints & n/s track rods slightly worn

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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Q812MTW is a 1997 Dodge Ram in Blue with a 5,200cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 61.5%.

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 Q812MTW, 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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Q812MTW is a 1997 Dodge Ram, first registered on 16 October 1997.

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