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R447 HAX

1997 Dodge Ram

Grey Petrol 7997cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires21 Aug 2026
Tests18 (12 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

25,036 mi
Last recorded25,036 miles
Recorded on22 Aug 2025
Typical for 1997 Dodge Ram106,472 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR447 HAX
MakeDodge
ModelRam
Year1997
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine7,997cc

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MOT History

12 pass 6 fail
Pass 22 Aug 2025 25,036 miles
Fail 11 Aug 2025 24,999 miles

Offside Front Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

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

Service brake efficiency less than 50% of the required value (1.2.2 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 23 Mar 2023 24,652 miles
Pass 22 Sep 2021 24,365 miles
Pass 18 Aug 2020 23,880 miles
Pass 10 Sep 2019 23,707 miles
Pass 28 Sep 2018 23,303 miles
Fail 4 Sep 2018 23,286 miles

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

Offside Rear Inner Tyre fouling a part of the vehicle Fouling on Spring UBolt (5.2.3 (f))

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

Oil leak, but not excessive Gearbox oil leaking (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive Rear Diff oil leak (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Power steering component has slight seepage from a component Steering Damper damp (2.1.5 (a))

Fail 10 Aug 2018 23,255 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

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

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

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

all leaf spring bushes have slight movement

corrosion underside of vehicle

o/s/r side marker not working

steering arm damper leaking

Pass 1 Sep 2017 22,670 miles

Nearside Front seat belt doesn't lock when tugged

Offside Front seat belt doesn't lock when tugged

components on underside rusty

gearbox sump wet

shock absorber attached to steering arm weeping

Pass 30 Aug 2016 19,898 miles

check engine light on

heavy surface corrosion on underside of vehicle

tyres all starting to show slight cracking around treaded areas and side walls

various suspension bush's show signs of perishing

Fail 17 Aug 2016 19,844 miles

All position lamps not working (1.1.A.3b)

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

Front Upper Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Nearside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Offside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

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

Rear Upper Rear position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Rear fog lamp tell tale missing (1.3.1b)

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

check engine light on

heavy surface corrosion on underside of vehicle

tyres all starting to show slight cracking around treaded areas and side walls

various suspension bush's show signs of perishing

Pass 7 Aug 2015 19,559 miles
Fail 30 Jul 2015 19,536 miles

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

Pass 20 Feb 2012 18,624 miles
Pass 15 Feb 2011 17,983 miles

Advise headlight aim on limits

Side repeaters checked from rear, Advised presenter on visual warning lights.

Pass 23 Feb 2010 17,798 miles

Advise front number plate condition

Advise head lamp condition (pattern)

Fail 23 Feb 2010 17,798 miles

Nearside Rear Direction indicators not working (1.4.A.2c)

Nearside Rear Hazard warning lamps not flashing in phase, with ignition off (1.4.B.1f)

Nearside Rear Hazard warning lamps not flashing in phase, with ignition on (1.4.B.1f)

Advise front number plate condition

Advise head lamp condition (pattern)

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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R447 HAX is a 1997 Dodge Ram in Grey with a 7,997cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 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 R447 HAX, 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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What year was R447 HAX registered?

R447 HAX is a 1997 Dodge Ram, first registered on 31 December 1997.

Is R447 HAX safe to buy?

The MOT history for R447 HAX shows 18 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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