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R701 NDS

1998 Dodge Ram

White Petrol 5200cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires7 Apr 2023
Tests22 (14 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate63.6%

Mileage

102,492 mi
Last recorded102,492 miles
Recorded on23 Mar 2022
Typical for 1998 Dodge Ram108,680 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR701 NDS
MakeDodge
ModelRam
Year1998
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine5,200cc

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MOT History

14 pass 8 fail
Pass 23 Mar 2022 102,492 miles
Fail 23 Mar 2022 102,492 miles

Nearside Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 8 Apr 2021 102,302 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Position lamp incorrect colour (4.2.3 (a) (i))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Position lamp incorrect colour (4.2.3 (a) (i))

Fail 8 Apr 2021 102,302 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Position lamp incorrect colour (4.2.3 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Position lamp incorrect colour (4.2.3 (a) (i))

Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Pass 15 Nov 2019 101,673 miles

Drag link end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Fail 13 Nov 2019 101,673 miles

Exhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))

Exhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds default limits (8.2.1.2 (b))

Nearside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

Drag link end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Pass 12 Dec 2018 100,834 miles
Pass 6 Dec 2017 99,661 miles

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

Nearside Rear Direction indicators slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Rear Direction indicators slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Pass 7 Dec 2016 98,668 miles
Pass 17 Dec 2015 98,198 miles
Pass 1 May 2014 96,976 miles

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

Oil leak

n/s/f tyre perished

windscreen scratched

Fail 10 Apr 2014 96,969 miles

Nearside Front Braking system leaking (3.6.A.1)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

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

Trailer electrical socket damaged so that lead cannot be securely connected (1.9.3b)

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

Nail in nearside front tyre

Oil leak

n/s/f tyre badly perished

screen scratched due to prolonged use of a defective wiper blade

Pass 21 Mar 2013 94,509 miles

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

Nearside Obligatory mirror damaged, but not seriously affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

Rear fog lamp damaged, but still visible from a reasonable distance (1.3.2d)

Fail 7 Mar 2013 94,504 miles

Exhaust noise is clearly in excess of that emitted by a similar vehicle fitted with a standard silencer in average condition (7.1.4)

Nearside Front Upper Ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Offside Front Upper Ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

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

Nearside Obligatory mirror damaged, but not seriously affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

Rear fog lamp damaged, but still visible from a reasonable distance (1.3.2d)

Pass 22 Jun 2011 91,755 miles
Fail 20 Jun 2011 91,755 miles

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

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content at idle excessive (7.3.D.4)

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

Nearside Front Steering column top bearing slightly worn (2.1.2c)

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

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

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

Offside Front Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

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

Offside Rear Rear fog lamp damaged, but still visible from a reasonable distance (1.3.2d)

Oil leak

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Suspension joint nearside upper dust cover split/missing

Suspension joint offside upper dust cover split/missing

offside front wing mirror lens slightly damaged

Pass 7 Dec 2009 89,468 miles

Oil leak

Fail 4 Dec 2009 89,468 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

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

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

Oil leak

Pass 29 Oct 2008 86,708 miles
Pass 7 Feb 2007 86,015 miles
Fail 26 Jan 2007 86,015 miles

All position lamps adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.1.A.3f)

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

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content at idle excessive (7.3.D.4)

Windscreen has damage to the swept area in excess of a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Nearside front tyre perished

Offside rear tyre perished

Offside steering idler arm has movement

Pass 17 Feb 2006 149,382 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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R701 NDS is a 1998 Dodge Ram in White with a 5,200cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 63.6%.

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 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 R701 NDS, 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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R701 NDS is a 1998 Dodge Ram, first registered on 1 January 1998.

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