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R657 FNG

1998 Dodge Ram

Blue Petrol 5654cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires30 Jul 2008
Tests4 (1 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate25%

Mileage

113,195 mi
Last recorded113,195 miles
Recorded on5 Dec 2012
Typical for 1998 Dodge Ram108,680 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR657 FNG
MakeDodge
ModelRam
Year1998
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine5,654cc

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MOT History

1 pass 3 fail
Fail 5 Dec 2012 113,195 miles

Front Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Nearside Front Body has a sharp edge caused by damage (6.1.C.1)

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

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

Nearside Headlamp excessively deteriorated so that the light output is severely reduced (1.7.5a)

Nearside Side repeater missing (1.4.A.2b)

Offside Front Body has a sharp edge caused by damage (6.1.C.1)

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

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

Offside Headlamp excessively deteriorated so that the light output is severely reduced (1.7.5a)

Rear Brake hose excessively deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Rear Tyre(s) incorrect because different size tyres are fitted on the same axle. (4.1.A.1a)

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

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Upper Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Upper Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2) DANGEROUS

Offside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f) DANGEROUS

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

Offside Side repeater damaged, but still visible from a reasonable distance (1.4.A.2e)

all steel brake pipes corroding

exhaust corroded

front indicator,s lens incomplete

handbrake cables detiorating

offside rear shock absorber damage

offside rear tyre cracking on sidewall / tread area

Fail 5 Aug 2008 100,262 miles

Centre Front Ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Front Headlamp insecure (1.7.3)

Nearside Headlamp not in good working order adversely affecting beam image (1.2.4a)

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Offside Headlamp not in good working order adversely affecting beam image (1.2.4a)

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

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

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

air cleaner looses

all the chassis is getting rusty

n/s & O/S side mrakers inop

rear o/s shock cover rusty

Pass 31 Jul 2007 100,187 miles

as tested on 09/07/2007

Fail 9 Jul 2007 100,166 miles

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

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

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

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

Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Rear fog lamp tell tale not working (1.3.1b)

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Side repeater missing (1.4.A.2b)

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

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

Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Outer Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

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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R657 FNG is a 1998 Dodge Ram in Blue with a 5,654cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 4 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 25%.

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 R657 FNG, 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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R657 FNG is a 1998 Dodge Ram, first registered on 31 December 1998.

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