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R135 JBJ

1998 Dodge Ram

Black Petrol 5200cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires23 Jun 2026
Tests29 (16 pass, 13 fail)
Pass rate55.2%

Mileage

127,097 mi
Last recorded127,097 miles
Recorded on24 Jun 2025
Typical for 1998 Dodge Ram108,680 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR135 JBJ
MakeDodge
ModelRam
Year1998
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine5,200cc

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MOT History

16 pass 13 fail
Pass 24 Jun 2025 127,097 miles

Coolant leak ()

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Steering component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.1.2 (e) (i))

Fail 23 Jun 2025 127,097 miles

Exhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))

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

Exhaust carbon monoxide content at idle exceeds manufacturer's specified limits (8.2.1.2 (b))

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

Rear Service brake has no recorded effort at a wheel both side (1.2.1 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Coolant leak ()

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Steering component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.1.2 (e) (i))

Pass 19 Jun 2023 126,320 miles

Nearside Front Steering component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive Chassis (2.1.2 (e) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Outer Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing All four tyres outer walls (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Fail 21 Nov 2022 124,099 miles

Emissions not tested (8.2.1.2 (d))

Rear Registration plate insecure (0.1 (a))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Fail 12 Apr 2022 122,137 miles

Brake performance not tested Due to Chassis damage (1.2.1 (g))

Emissions not tested (8.2.1.2 (d))

Headlamp aim not tested Chassis damage not wanting to drive the vehicle over the rollers (4.1.2 (b))

Nearside Front Suspension spring mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength Chassis leg and front crossmember (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Front Wheel bearing has excessive play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Offside Front Steering component mounting prescribed area fractured to the extent that control of the vehicle is likely to be adversely affected Chassis leg is fractured and has chunks missing (2.1.2 (e) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Nearside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 21 Sep 2021 121,829 miles

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Nearside Rear Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Rear Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Pass 4 May 2019 121,292 miles

Nearside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear upper marker light inop

Offside Drag link end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively both rear (1.2.1 (e))

Steering linkage ball joint has slight play pitman arm (2.1.3 (b) (i))

both headlamp beam patterns are poor

Fail 23 Apr 2019 121,291 miles

Brake fluid contaminated (1.8 (a))

Exhaust catalytic converter obviously modified has been cut open and welded closed (8.2.1.1 (a))

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength inner sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Front Steering component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded chassis leg in more then one place near steering idler arm (2.1.2 (e) (i))

Rear Registration plate inscription illegible damaged (0.1 (b))

Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Vehicle structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced front cross member (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Nearside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear upper marker light inop

Offside Drag link end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively both rear (1.2.1 (e))

Steering linkage ball joint has slight play pitman arm (2.1.3 (b) (i))

both headlamp beam patterns are poor

Pass 4 May 2018 120,036 miles

fuel cap seal is perishing

slight play in the n/s/f upper ball joint

slight play in the n/s/f wheel bearing

Fail 19 Mar 2018 120,028 miles

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

front brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

fuel cap seal is perishing

slight play in the n/s/f upper ball joint

slight play in the n/s/f wheel bearing

Pass 13 Apr 2017 116,696 miles

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

both front brake discs are in poor condtion

fuel cap seal is perishing

rear number is plate is broken on the corner

slight play in both front wheel bearings

Fail 24 Mar 2017 116,696 miles

Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect both (1.8.A.1b)

Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded antiroll bar mounting (2.4.A.3)

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

both front brake discs are in poor condtion

fuel cap seal is perishing

rear number plate is broken on the corner

slight play in both front wheel bearings

Pass 21 Mar 2016 113,674 miles

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

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

Offside Drag link end ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

both headlamp aims are poor

Fail 18 Mar 2016 113,674 miles

Fuel cap/sealing device sealing washer deteriorated (7.2.4c)

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Front Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion which adversely affects braking or steering (6.1.A.1)

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

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

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

Offside Drag link end ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

both headlamp aims are poor

Pass 18 Mar 2015 110,635 miles

both headlamp beam patterns are poor

front chassis is a little rusty

slight play in both front top ball joints and both front wheel bearings

Fail 13 Mar 2015 110,635 miles

Nearside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

both headlamp beam patterns are poor

front chassis is a little rusty

slight play in both front top ball joints and both front wheel bearings

Pass 4 Aug 2014 107,666 miles

both rear tyres are perishing and cracked

n/s/r supporting panel work rusty / inner sill

slight play in both front wheel bearing

vehicle structure has slight corrosion

Fail 23 Jun 2014 107,655 miles

Battery insecure (1.9.1)

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

Electrical wiring insecure (1.9.2a)

Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

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

Nearside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

Nearside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

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

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Offside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Offside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

Offside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Rear Direction indicators incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Rear registration plate obscured (6.3.1d)

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

Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

n/s/r supporting panel work rusty / inner sill

o/s/r tyre perishing with age

Fail 5 Jun 2014 107,635 miles

Battery insecure (1.9.1)

Front Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

Rear registration plate obscured (6.3.1d)

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

light poles fitted to front of vehicle

Pass 10 Apr 2013 104,286 miles

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

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

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

surface rust to rear chassis

surface rust to various front and rear suspension components

Pass 21 Jun 2012 104,164 miles

front brake pads wearing low

front headlight lenses discoloured

slight wear in front wheel bearings

surface corrosion to front chassis rails

Pass 6 May 2011 97,626 miles

Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) has slight seepage (2.3.3b)

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

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

Fail 28 Apr 2011 97,626 miles

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

Offside Front Brake hose excessively chafed (3.6.B.4d)

Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) has slight seepage (2.3.3b)

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

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

Pass 14 Dec 2009 84,616 miles

unable to see brake pads through wheel or caliper

Pass 16 Dec 2008 82,178 miles

Battery insecure

Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Pass 20 Dec 2007 80,881 miles

Rear Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

nearside wing mirror slightly cracked

Fail 17 Dec 2007 80,880 miles

Nearside Drag link end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Offside Side repeater incomplete (1.5.A1b)

Offside Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c)

Rear Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

engine oil low

nearside wing mirror slightly cracked

Pass 14 Nov 2006 78,779 miles
Fail 9 Nov 2006 78,767 miles

Offside Front Anti-roll bar attachment bracket/mounting corroded and its strength is seriously reduced (2.4.G.1)

Offside Front Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

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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R135 JBJ is a 1998 Dodge Ram in Black with a 5,200cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 29 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 55.2%.

Across all 1998 Dodge Ram models, the average MOT pass rate is 77.5% with a typical mileage of 108,680 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 R135 JBJ, 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 28 years old, this Dodge Ram is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

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R135 JBJ is a 1998 Dodge Ram, first registered on 1 January 1998.

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