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R15 DOJ

1998 Dodge Ram

Silver Petrol 5900cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires4 Aug 2026
Tests21 (17 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate81%

Mileage

90,975 mi
Last recorded90,975 miles
Recorded on5 Aug 2025
Typical for 1998 Dodge Ram108,680 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR15 DOJ
MakeDodge
ModelRam
Year1998
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine5,900cc

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MOT History

17 pass 4 fail
Pass 5 Aug 2025 90,975 miles

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Lower Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))

Steering box slight play between sector shaft and the drop arm (2.1.3 (a) (ii))

Pass 31 Jul 2024 90,402 miles

Offside Front Upper Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 16 May 2023 89,669 miles

Nearside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Upper Suspension component ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Upper Suspension component ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 14 Jul 2022 88,941 miles
Pass 9 Apr 2021 88,589 miles
Pass 28 Oct 2019 86,872 miles

Central Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Pass 31 Oct 2018 85,523 miles

Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 31 Oct 2017 83,735 miles

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

Fail 31 Oct 2017 83,735 miles

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

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

Pass 28 Oct 2016 81,724 miles

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

Pass 23 Oct 2015 80,574 miles

Both front anti roll bar link bushes moderately perished

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

Offside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Rear brake pipes have surface corrosion

Rear shock absorber bodies have surface corrosion

Slight wear/play in nearside front diff support bar ball joint

Pass 19 Sep 2014 78,638 miles

Front anti roll bar link bushes moderately perished

Nearside rear tyre slightly perished on outer sidewall

Rear shock bodies moderately corroded

Slight free play at steering wheel

Pass 21 Sep 2013 76,435 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front Panhard rod has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Steering system slightly rough (2.2.D.1)

Steering system slightly tight (2.2.D.1)

Fail 11 Sep 2013 76,435 miles

Nearside Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

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

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

Offside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Rear fog lamp switch missing (1.3.1a)

Trailer electrical socket insecure (1.9.3a)

Front Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front Panhard rod has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Steering system slightly rough (2.2.D.1)

Steering system slightly tight (2.2.D.1)

Pass 2 Nov 2011 75,715 miles

Centre Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 29 Sep 2010 75,104 miles

Rear Brake hose slightly chafed (3.6.B.4d)

Pass 7 Aug 2009 73,948 miles

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

Fail 5 Aug 2009 73,948 miles

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

Power steering component(s) leaking (2.3.3b)

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

Pass 4 Apr 2008 70,624 miles
Pass 31 Jan 2007 65,526 miles

Nearside Front Panhard rod has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

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

Fail 25 Oct 2006 65,404 miles

Rear Rear fog lamp missing (1.3.2a)

Nearside Front Panhard rod has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

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

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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R15 DOJ is a 1998 Dodge Ram in Silver with a 5,900cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 R15 DOJ, 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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R15 DOJ is a 1998 Dodge Ram, first registered on 31 December 1998.

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The MOT history for R15 DOJ shows 21 tests with a 81% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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