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R193 AKR

1998 Dodge Ram

Black Petrol 5900cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires30 Apr 2027
Tests21 (19 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate90.5%

Mileage

149,489 mi
Last recorded149,489 miles
Recorded on30 Apr 2026
Typical for 1998 Dodge Ram108,680 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR193 AKR
MakeDodge
ModelRam
Year1998
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine5,900cc

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MOT History

19 pass 2 fail
Pass 30 Apr 2026 149,489 miles
Pass 24 Apr 2025 149,177 miles
Pass 1 May 2024 149,053 miles
Pass 27 Oct 2022 149,038 miles

Rear Brake pipe inadequately clipped or supported (1.1.11 (d) (i))

Rear Position lamp incorrect colour (4.2.3 (a) (i))

Pass 26 Oct 2021 148,836 miles
Pass 23 Oct 2020 148,067 miles
Pass 1 Nov 2019 147,720 miles
Pass 27 Oct 2018 146,636 miles
Pass 31 Oct 2017 144,565 miles
Pass 10 Oct 2016 143,673 miles
Pass 28 Sep 2015 142,323 miles
Pass 25 Sep 2014 141,273 miles

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

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

Pass 18 Sep 2013 140,252 miles
Pass 26 Sep 2012 139,088 miles
Fail 10 Sep 2011 136,798 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Pass 10 Sep 2011 136,798 miles
Pass 1 Oct 2009 134,864 miles

Nail in nearside rear tyre

Pass 9 Aug 2008 132,960 miles
Pass 31 May 2007 127,306 miles

battery insecure

crack in offside mirror glass

leak from seals between auto box and trasfer box

play in front driveshaft outer u.js

Pass 17 Jun 2006 121,188 miles
Fail 2 May 2006 121,095 miles

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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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R193 AKR is a 1998 Dodge Ram in Black with a 5,900cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 90.5%.

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 R193 AKR, 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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What year was R193 AKR registered?

R193 AKR is a 1998 Dodge Ram, first registered on 31 December 1998.

Is R193 AKR safe to buy?

The MOT history for R193 AKR shows 21 tests with a 90.5% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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