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R229 KMV

1997 Dodge Ram

Black Petrol 5200cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires30 Jul 2025
Tests23 (19 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate82.6%

Mileage

30,251 mi
Last recorded30,251 miles
Recorded on31 Jul 2024
Typical for 1997 Dodge Ram106,472 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR229 KMV
MakeDodge
ModelRam
Year1997
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine5,200cc

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MOT History

19 pass 4 fail
Pass 31 Jul 2024 30,251 miles
Pass 14 Feb 2024 29,212 miles
Pass 8 Mar 2023 27,088 miles
Pass 22 Nov 2021 26,179 miles

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

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

underside covered in underside

Pass 20 Nov 2020 25,867 miles
Fail 20 Nov 2020 25,867 miles

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Pass 6 Jun 2019 25,546 miles

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

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

slight imbalance on rear brakes

underside covered in under seal

Fail 6 Jun 2019 25,546 miles

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

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

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

slight imbalance on rear brakes

underside covered in under seal

Pass 21 Apr 2018 25,057 miles

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

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

slight corrosion on underside

Pass 6 May 2017 24,815 miles

underside of vehicle corroded

Front Inner brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

all tyres heavily cracking

coil spring corroded all coil springs corroded (2.4.C.1b)

front track control arm bushes perished slightly

Pass 7 May 2016 24,667 miles

front suspension and subframe corroded

Pass 29 Apr 2015 24,626 miles

Nearside Front Trailing arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Trailing arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

both front and rear tyres have cracking outer walls

eml on

o/s/f disc inner face rusty

Fail 29 Apr 2015 24,626 miles

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

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

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

Nearside Front Trailing arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Trailing arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

both front and rear tyres have cracking outer walls

eml on

o/s/f disc inner face rusty

Pass 6 May 2014 23,290 miles
Pass 13 Apr 2013 22,356 miles
Pass 18 Apr 2012 20,713 miles
Pass 15 Apr 2011 19,821 miles
Pass 22 Apr 2010 19,142 miles
Pass 18 Apr 2009 16,362 miles
Pass 22 Apr 2008 13,748 miles

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

brake fluid below max.

fan belt tensioner faulty.

Pass 19 Mar 2007 11,401 miles
Fail 19 Mar 2007 11,401 miles

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Pass 6 Mar 2006 7,768 miles

Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

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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R229 KMV is a 1997 Dodge Ram in Black with a 5,200cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 82.6%.

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 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 R229 KMV, 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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R229 KMV is a 1997 Dodge Ram, first registered on 26 August 1997.

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The MOT history for R229 KMV shows 23 tests with a 82.6% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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