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R487 KAR

1998 Dodge Ram

Silver Petrol 5200cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires29 Sep 2026
Tests23 (19 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate82.6%

Mileage

117,023 mi
Last recorded117,023 miles
Recorded on30 Sep 2025
Typical for 1998 Dodge Ram108,680 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR487 KAR
MakeDodge
ModelRam
Year1998
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine5,200cc

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MOT History

19 pass 4 fail
Pass 30 Sep 2025 117,023 miles

Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated o/s & n/s (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play o/s & n/s (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

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

Pass 20 Sep 2024 116,555 miles

Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated upper & lower, o/s & n/s (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play upper & lower o/s & n/s (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

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

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

Pass 27 Sep 2023 115,539 miles

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

Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated all front (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Suspension arm ball joint has slight play all front (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Fail 20 Sep 2023 115,528 miles

Nearside Rear Hydraulic brake cylinder leaking hydraulic fluid (1.1.16 (b) (i))

Brake fluid close to minimum mark (1.1.10 (d) (ii))

Exhaust mounting defective clamps corroded (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Rear Service brake requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair (1.2.1 (c))

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

Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated all front (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Suspension arm ball joint has slight play all front (5.3.4 (a) (i))

o/s parking brake effort low

Pass 20 Sep 2022 114,837 miles

Exhaust mounting defective corroded (6.1.2 (a))

Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play o/s & n/s (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated o/s & n/s upper & lower (5.3.4 (b) (i))

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

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

Pass 21 Sep 2021 114,429 miles

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

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

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

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

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

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

Pass 25 Sep 2020 113,083 miles

Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

steering joint slight play

Pass 7 May 2019 109,367 miles

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

Pass 8 May 2018 107,626 miles
Pass 8 May 2017 106,270 miles
Pass 7 May 2016 104,779 miles
Pass 8 May 2015 102,855 miles
Pass 8 May 2014 99,192 miles
Pass 9 May 2013 97,203 miles
Fail 3 May 2012 94,197 miles

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

Pass 3 May 2012 94,197 miles
Pass 6 May 2011 92,154 miles
Fail 6 May 2011 92,154 miles

Nearside Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c)

Offside Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c)

Pass 4 May 2010 88,982 miles
Pass 8 May 2009 85,569 miles
Pass 22 Apr 2008 81,818 miles

offside rear tyre wall cracking

Pass 10 May 2007 78,258 miles
Fail 4 Apr 2007 78,221 miles

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

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

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

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

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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R487 KAR is a 1998 Dodge Ram in Silver with a 5,200cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 82.6%.

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 R487 KAR, 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 R487 KAR registered?

R487 KAR is a 1998 Dodge Ram, first registered on 31 December 1998.

Is R487 KAR safe to buy?

The MOT history for R487 KAR 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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