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R123 DMY

1997 Dodge Ram

Green Petrol 5900cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires12 Nov 2026
Tests21 (16 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate76.2%

Mileage

92,423 mi
Last recorded92,423 miles
Recorded on20 Oct 2025
Typical for 1997 Dodge Ram106,472 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR123 DMY
MakeDodge
ModelRam
Year1997
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine5,900cc

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MOT History

16 pass 5 fail
Pass 20 Oct 2025 92,423 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play some lift (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 13 Nov 2024 91,809 miles
Pass 26 Oct 2023 91,561 miles
Pass 19 Oct 2022 91,430 miles

Both seat belt locking retractable mechanism not working

Steering box has seepage (2.1.1 (e) (i))

Pass 27 Oct 2021 90,826 miles
Fail 16 Jul 2021 90,822 miles

Exhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds manufacturer's specified limits (8.2.1.2 (a))

Fail 22 Apr 2021 90,816 miles

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

Exhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds manufacturer's specified limits (8.2.1.2 (a))

Nearside Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))

Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))

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

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

Pass 15 Feb 2020 90,318 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened due to lack of use (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Rear parking brake pedal stiff

inside mirror insercure

Pass 23 Feb 2017 88,102 miles
Pass 24 Feb 2016 87,418 miles
Pass 21 Nov 2014 86,338 miles
Fail 11 Nov 2013 84,394 miles

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

Nearside Rear Leaf spring anchor bracket corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.B.6d)

Offside Front Headlamp aim aimed so that it dazzles other road users (1.8.A.1a)

Offside Rear Leaf spring anchor bracket corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.B.6d)

Pass 11 Nov 2013 84,394 miles

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

Nearside Rear Leaf spring anchor bracket corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.B.6d)

Offside Rear Leaf spring anchor bracket corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.B.6d)

Pass 6 Oct 2012 79,987 miles

Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

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

Fail 2 Jun 2011 79,941 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (3.4.1c)

Nearside Front Seat belt locking mechanism does not secure or release (5.2.5a)

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Front Seat belt locking mechanism does not secure or release (5.2.5a)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Windscreen has damage to the swept area in excess of a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

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

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

o/s/r tyre perishing

Pass 24 Sep 2009 76,140 miles

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

Nail in offside front tyre

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

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

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

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

n/s/f tyre worn on outer edge

o/s/f tyre worn on inner edge

Fail 19 Sep 2009 76,140 miles

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

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Parking brake lever ratchet mechanism is broken (3.1.5)

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

Nail in offside front tyre

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

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

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

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

n/s/f tyre worn on outer edge

o/s/f tyre worn on inner edge

Pass 24 Jan 2009 71,742 miles
Pass 17 Jan 2008 64,816 miles
Pass 8 Jan 2007 58,787 miles
Pass 7 Jan 2006 58,278 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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R123 DMY is a 1997 Dodge Ram in Green with a 5,900cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.2%.

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 R123 DMY, 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 R123 DMY registered?

R123 DMY is a 1997 Dodge Ram, first registered on 31 December 1997.

Is R123 DMY safe to buy?

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