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R226 NDS

1998 Dodge Ram

White Petrol 5211cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires16 Apr 2027
Tests9 (6 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

172,706 mi
Last recorded172,706 miles
Recorded on17 Apr 2026
Typical for 1998 Dodge Ram108,680 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR226 NDS
MakeDodge
ModelRam
Year1998
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine5,211cc

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MOT History

6 pass 3 fail
Pass 17 Apr 2026 172,706 miles
Fail 17 Apr 2026 172,702 miles

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

Pass 2 Apr 2025 172,230 miles
Fail 31 Mar 2025 172,226 miles

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Rear fog lamp light intensity significantly reduced (4.5.4 (a))

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

Central Electrical wiring inadequately secured gearbox (4.11 (a) (i))

Pass 5 Apr 2024 171,693 miles

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

Nearside Front Drag link end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

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

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

Prop shaft damaged but serviceable (6.1.7 (e))

Pass 17 Apr 2023 171,330 miles
Pass 23 Apr 2022 170,780 miles

Nearside Front Position lamp incorrect colour (4.2.3 (a) (i))

Offside Front Position lamp incorrect colour (4.2.3 (a) (i))

Fail 23 Apr 2022 170,780 miles

Nearside Front Position lamp incorrect colour (4.2.3 (a) (i))

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Front Position lamp incorrect colour (4.2.3 (a) (i))

Offside Headlamp aim too far to the left (4.1.2 (a))

Pass 5 May 2021 168,961 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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R226 NDS is a 1998 Dodge Ram in White with a 5,211cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 9 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 R226 NDS, 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 R226 NDS registered?

R226 NDS is a 1998 Dodge Ram, first registered on 31 December 1998.

Is R226 NDS safe to buy?

The MOT history for R226 NDS shows 9 tests with a 66.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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