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R629 DNP

1997 Dodge Ram

Black Diesel 5899cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires31 Oct 2023
Tests21 (16 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate76.2%

Mileage

179,800 mi
Last recorded179,800 miles
Recorded on1 Nov 2022
Typical for 1997 Dodge Ram106,472 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR629 DNP
MakeDodge
ModelRam
Year1997
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine5,899cc

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MOT History

16 pass 5 fail
Pass 1 Nov 2022 179,800 miles

Nearside Rear Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Rear Outer Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

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

Pass 31 Aug 2021 173,958 miles

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Pass 13 Aug 2020 158,493 miles

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

spare wheel missing

Fail 13 Aug 2020 158,489 miles

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Power steering component leaking (2.1.5 (a))

Offside Rear Inner Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

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

spare wheel missing

Pass 8 Aug 2019 148,823 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Nearside Front Nail in tyre ()

Nearside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Non obligatory mirror damaged ()

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

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

Rear Wheel/tyre protruding beyond wheel arch n/s o/s ()

Fail 23 Jul 2019 148,680 miles

Central Rear Brake hose ferrule excessively corroded (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Offside Battery insecure and likely to cause a short circuit (4.13 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Brake hose ferrule excessively corroded (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Offside Front Upper Suspension component ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Headlamp light intensity severely reduced (4.1.4 (a))

Nearside Rear Inner Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear Outer Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

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

Central Driver's view to the front outside the swept area of the windscreen wipers restricted by an obstruction (3.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

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

Nearside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

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

Power steering pump has slight seepage (2.1.5 (a))

Rear fog lamp insecure (4.5.1 (c) (i))

Steering rack has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.3 (a) (i))

Pass 3 Jul 2018 141,509 miles

Nearside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Fail 3 Jul 2018 141,509 miles

Nearside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Outline marker lamp not working (4.2.1 (a))

Pass 27 Mar 2017 133,100 miles
Pass 25 Mar 2016 122,900 miles
Pass 23 Mar 2015 121,300 miles
Pass 15 Feb 2014 112,052 miles
Pass 28 Mar 2012 152,882 miles

nearside wiper blade rubber split

Pass 28 Mar 2011 147,211 miles

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

Pass 30 Mar 2010 141,304 miles
Fail 18 Mar 2010 141,162 miles

Nearside Front Panhard rod has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)

Pass 18 Mar 2009 135,055 miles
Pass 20 Mar 2008 129,342 miles
Pass 14 Mar 2007 122,847 miles
Pass 3 Mar 2006 113,381 miles
Fail 2 Mar 2006 113,298 miles

Centre Front registration plate character(s) likely to be misread (6.3.4b)

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

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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R629 DNP is a 1997 Dodge Ram in Black with a 5,899cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.2%.

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 R629 DNP, 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 R629 DNP registered?

R629 DNP is a 1997 Dodge Ram, first registered on 31 December 1997.

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