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R39 MDS

1998 Dodge Ram

Red Petrol 5000cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires14 Jun 2027
Tests15 (12 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

84,330 mi
Last recorded84,330 miles
Recorded on15 Jun 2026
Typical for 1998 Dodge Ram108,680 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR39 MDS
MakeDodge
ModelRam
Year1998
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine5,000cc

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MOT History

12 pass 3 fail
Pass 15 Jun 2026 84,330 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

Pass 8 Feb 2025 83,410 miles

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

Pass 10 Feb 2024 81,602 miles
Pass 6 Feb 2023 78,110 miles
Pass 15 Oct 2020 78,014 miles

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

Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Pass 9 Jun 2018 77,803 miles

Nearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material abs unit to junction on chassis (1.1.11 (c))

Fail 4 Jun 2018 77,803 miles

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

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

Offside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Hazard warning tell-tale inoperative (4.9.1 (a) (i))

Indicator tell-tale inoperative no warning lights working (4.9.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material abs unit to junction on chassis (1.1.11 (c))

Rear Parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Pass 12 Jun 2017 77,584 miles

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

Nearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded abs unit to junction x 2 (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Pass 24 May 2016 77,323 miles

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

Rear Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 30 Apr 2015 76,307 miles

Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Pass 8 May 2014 74,564 miles
Pass 16 May 2013 73,436 miles

Centre Rear Stop lamp has light sources not illuminating, but not more than 50% (1.2.1b)

front and rear american registation plates

Fail 15 May 2013 73,430 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Offside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

Centre Rear Stop lamp has light sources not illuminating, but not more than 50% (1.2.1b)

front and rear american registation plates

Pass 22 Aug 2006 68,042 miles

Nearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Front Panhard rod has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

air bag light on

Fail 17 Aug 2006 67,751 miles

Front registration plate character(s) incorrectly spaced (6.3.4a)

Nearside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Rear registration plate character(s) incorrectly spaced (6.3.4a)

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

air bag light on

brake pipes from abs unit have surface corrosion

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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R39 MDS is a 1998 Dodge Ram in Red with a 5,000cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 R39 MDS, 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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R39 MDS is a 1998 Dodge Ram, first registered on 1 January 1998.

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