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R5 MVB

1998 Dodge Ram

Blue Petrol 5654cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires30 Jun 2027
Tests26 (21 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate80.8%

Mileage

122,311 mi
Last recorded122,311 miles
Recorded on19 Jun 2026
Typical for 1998 Dodge Ram108,680 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR5 MVB
MakeDodge
ModelRam
Year1998
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine5,654cc

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MOT History

21 pass 5 fail
Pass 19 Jun 2026 122,311 miles
Pass 1 Jul 2025 120,834 miles
Pass 24 Jun 2024 118,857 miles
Pass 19 Jun 2023 117,403 miles
Pass 14 Jun 2022 115,330 miles
Pass 30 Jun 2021 113,398 miles
Fail 30 Jun 2021 113,398 miles

Offside Front Road wheel fixing missing (5.2.1 (a) (i))

Pass 1 Jul 2020 111,453 miles

Nearside 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))

Pass 25 Apr 2019 109,050 miles

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

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

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

Power steering component has slight seepage from a component steering box seals (2.1.5 (a))

leaf spring u bolts corroding

Pass 11 Apr 2018 104,979 miles

Nearside Outer Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive sill (5.2.6)

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Power steering component(s) has slight seepage from a component damper (2.3.3b)

Rear leaf spring u bolts corroded

Pass 21 Apr 2017 102,639 miles
Pass 16 Apr 2016 99,494 miles

Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement both front "D" bushes worn (2.4.G.2)

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

both front brake discs worn

rear brake drums heavily corroded

rear leaf spring "u" bolts corroded

Pass 24 Apr 2015 95,185 miles
Fail 20 Apr 2015 95,185 miles

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

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

Pass 23 Apr 2014 93,126 miles
Fail 22 Apr 2014 93,126 miles

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

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

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

Nearside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

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

Offside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

o/s rear body damaged

Pass 3 May 2013 91,535 miles
Fail 4 Apr 2013 91,485 miles

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

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Front wheel bearing has excessive play (2.5.A.3c)

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

Pass 3 Apr 2012 87,833 miles

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

Nearside Rear Leaf spring shackle bracket corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.B.6d)

Offside Front Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

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

Offside Rear Leaf spring shackle bracket corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.B.6d)

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.C.1b)

rear leafspring u bolts heaily corroded

Fail 28 Mar 2012 87,830 miles

Nearside Front position lamp(s) has less than 50% of the light sources illuminating (1.1.A.3b)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.C.1b)

Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

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

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

Nearside Rear Leaf spring shackle bracket corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.B.6d)

Offside Front Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

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

Offside Rear Leaf spring shackle bracket corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.B.6d)

rear leafspring u bolts heaily corroded

Pass 30 Mar 2011 86,223 miles
Pass 7 Apr 2010 82,118 miles
Pass 23 Mar 2009 79,407 miles
Pass 7 Apr 2008 77,681 miles
Pass 22 Mar 2007 72,032 miles

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

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

Pass 14 Mar 2006 66,937 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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R5 MVB is a 1998 Dodge Ram in Blue with a 5,654cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 26 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80.8%.

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 R5 MVB, 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 R5 MVB registered?

R5 MVB is a 1998 Dodge Ram, first registered on 31 December 1998.

Is R5 MVB safe to buy?

The MOT history for R5 MVB shows 26 tests with a 80.8% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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