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R286 NDS

1999 Dodge Ram

White Petrol 5200cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires15 Feb 2027
Tests11 (6 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate54.5%

Mileage

47,889 mi
Last recorded47,889 miles
Recorded on4 Feb 2026
Typical for 1999 Dodge Ram104,350 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR286 NDS
MakeDodge
ModelRam
Year1999
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine5,200cc

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MOT History

6 pass 5 fail
Pass 4 Feb 2026 47,889 miles

Offside Front Lower Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Fail 3 Feb 2026 47,888 miles

Offside Side repeater not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

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

Offside Front Lower Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Pass 5 Feb 2025 46,893 miles

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

Front Power steering pipe/hose has slight seepage (2.1.5 (a))

Nearside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Offside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Fail 5 Feb 2025 46,893 miles

Battery insecure and likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (ii))

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

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

Front Power steering pipe/hose has slight seepage (2.1.5 (a))

Nearside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Offside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Pass 16 Feb 2024 44,405 miles

Battery insecure but not likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (i))

Offside Steering idler arm slightly worn

Oil leak, but not excessive Gearbox cooler pipe (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Fail 15 Feb 2024 44,405 miles

Nearside Front Tyre(s) with different aspect ratios are fitted on the same axle. (5.2.3 (b))

Battery insecure but not likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (i))

Offside Front Nail in tyre ()

Offside Steering idler arm slightly worn

Oil leak, but not excessive Gearbox cooler pipe (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 23 Aug 2023 44,258 miles
Pass 6 Jun 2022 44,023 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front to rear (1.1.11 (c))

Coolant leak ()

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

Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured both rears (4.4.3 (a))

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

Fail 30 May 2022 44,011 miles

Offside Front Direction indicator not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front to rear (1.1.11 (c))

Coolant leak ()

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

Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured both rears (4.4.3 (a))

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

Pass 21 Jun 2021 43,411 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front to rear (1.1.11 (c))

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

Fail 8 Jun 2021 43,410 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Nearside Side repeater missing (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Offside Side repeater missing (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front to rear (1.1.11 (c))

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

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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R286 NDS is a 1999 Dodge Ram in White with a 5,200cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 54.5%.

Across all 1999 Dodge Ram models, the average MOT pass rate is 78.0% with a typical mileage of 104,350 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 R286 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 27 years old, this Dodge Ram is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

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R286 NDS is a 1999 Dodge Ram, first registered on 11 June 1999.

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