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R409 OWT

1998 Dodge Ram

Grey Petrol 5654cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires17 May 2024
Tests22 (17 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate77.3%

Mileage

168,441 mi
Last recorded168,441 miles
Recorded on18 May 2023
Typical for 1998 Dodge Ram108,680 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR409 OWT
MakeDodge
ModelRam
Year1998
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine5,654cc

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MOT History

17 pass 5 fail
Pass 18 May 2023 168,441 miles

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing all four tyres (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Fail 17 May 2023 168,441 miles

Emissions unable to be completed (8.2.1.2 (d))

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

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing all four tyres (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 23 Mar 2022 153,552 miles
Pass 27 May 2021 140,664 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

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

Fail 5 May 2021 140,608 miles

Exhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))

Exhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds manufacturer's specified limits (8.2.1.2 (a))

Exhaust hydrocarbon content after 2nd fast idle exceeds manufacturer's specified limits (8.2.1.2 (a))

Front Registration plate does not conform to the specified requirements (0.1 (d))

Horn not working (7.7 (a) (ii))

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

Parking brake efficiency less than 50% of the required value (1.4.2 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

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

Pass 31 Oct 2019 126,662 miles

Slight corrosion at O/S/R chassis areas

Pass 9 Nov 2018 123,651 miles
Pass 21 Oct 2017 121,320 miles

Both front pitted

Nearside Track rod end ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Offside Track rod end ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Wheel/tyre protruding beyond wheel arch ()

Fail 17 Oct 2017 121,303 miles

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

Both front pitted

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint drop link (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Track rod end ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Offside Track rod end ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Wheel/tyre protruding beyond wheel arch ()

Pass 4 Oct 2016 119,991 miles

Both front discs pitted

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint drop link (2.4.G.2)

Pass 20 Oct 2015 116,453 miles
Pass 16 Oct 2014 113,665 miles
Pass 14 Oct 2013 111,585 miles
Fail 6 Sep 2013 111,268 miles

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

Front registration plate obscured (6.3.1d)

Nearside Front Front drive shaft coupling is excessively worn (2.5.C.1c)

Offside Front Front drive shaft coupling is excessively worn (2.5.C.1c)

Service brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Steering damper leaking oil (2.2.C.1f)

front brake discs very rusty

Pass 12 Sep 2012 109,114 miles

Front Steering damper slight oil seepage (2.2.C.1f)

Pass 6 Sep 2011 107,534 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front Axle swivel joint has slight play (2.5.A.3b)

Offside Axle swivel joint has slight play (2.5.A.3b)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Oil leak

Power steering ram(s) has slight seepage from a seal (2.3.3b)

Pass 20 Aug 2010 104,836 miles

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

rear brake pipes covered in metal coils

Fail 20 Aug 2010 104,836 miles

Front Front position lamp(s) incorrect colour (1.1.A.3e)

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

rear brake pipes covered in metal coils

Pass 26 Aug 2009 102,540 miles
Pass 17 Jul 2008 99,767 miles
Pass 17 Jul 2007 97,434 miles
Pass 21 Jul 2006 94,041 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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R409 OWT is a 1998 Dodge Ram in Grey with a 5,654cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 77.3%.

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 R409 OWT, 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 R409 OWT registered?

R409 OWT is a 1998 Dodge Ram, first registered on 31 December 1998.

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