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R598 GNB

1998 Dodge Ram

Green Petrol 5900cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires21 Jan 2020
Tests19 (14 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate73.7%

Mileage

88,419 mi
Last recorded88,419 miles
Recorded on22 Jan 2019
Typical for 1998 Dodge Ram108,680 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR598 GNB
MakeDodge
ModelRam
Year1998
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine5,900cc

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MOT History

14 pass 5 fail
Pass 22 Jan 2019 88,419 miles

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

exhaust pipes rusting

handbrake travel

power steering pipes rusting at steering box

Fail 21 Jan 2019 88,419 miles

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

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

Nearside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Offside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

exhaust pipes rusting

power steering pipes rusting at steering box

Pass 10 Nov 2017 88,136 miles

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

underside of vehicle heavily under sealed

Fail 8 Nov 2017 88,135 miles

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

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

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

Offside Front front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

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

underside of vehicle heavily under sealed

Pass 5 Nov 2016 87,241 miles

Rear brake application slightly uneven

Pass 14 Nov 2015 86,836 miles

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

Fail 14 Nov 2015 86,836 miles

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

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

Rear fog lamp switch missing (1.3.1a)

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

Pass 29 Oct 2014 85,026 miles
Fail 22 Oct 2014 85,020 miles

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

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

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

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Pass 5 Sep 2013 83,781 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front Upper Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Upper Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Fail 31 Aug 2013 83,773 miles

Front registration plate font not substantially similar to the prescribed font (6.3.4d)

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

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

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

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

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

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

Rear fog lamp missing (1.3.2a)

Rear fog lamp switch missing (1.3.1a)

Rear fog lamp tell tale missing (1.3.1b)

Rear registration plate font not substantially similar to the prescribed font (6.3.4d)

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front Upper Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Upper Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Pass 18 Sep 2012 81,109 miles
Pass 12 Sep 2011 78,786 miles
Pass 21 Sep 2010 76,410 miles
Pass 22 Sep 2009 74,254 miles

slight play in stearing box drop arm ball joint, front tyres starting to perrish, front disc inner surface poor, front pads 1/2 worn.

Pass 23 Sep 2008 71,459 miles
Pass 12 Sep 2007 67,468 miles
Pass 27 Sep 2006 63,130 miles
Pass 21 Sep 2005 57,170 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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R598 GNB is a 1998 Dodge Ram in Green with a 5,900cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.7%.

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 R598 GNB, 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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R598 GNB is a 1998 Dodge Ram, first registered on 31 December 1998.

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