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R836 KMV

1998 Dodge (usa) Ram 1500 2WD

Red Petrol 3700cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires23 Sep 2026
Tests17 (14 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate82.4%

Mileage

145,018 mi
Last recorded145,018 miles
Recorded on24 Sep 2025
Typical for 1998 Dodge (usa) Ram 1500 2WD131,517 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR836 KMV
MakeDodge (usa)
ModelRam 1500 2WD
Year1998
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,700cc

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MOT History

14 pass 3 fail
Pass 24 Sep 2025 145,018 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front to rear (1.1.11 (c))

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

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

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

Pass 7 Aug 2024 144,923 miles
Pass 13 Jul 2023 143,954 miles
Pass 15 Feb 2022 143,915 miles
Fail 15 Feb 2022 143,915 miles

Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively CUSTOMER PROVIDED NEW WIPER BLADES (3.4 (b) (ii))

Pass 23 Jan 2021 143,512 miles
Pass 20 Jul 2019 142,607 miles

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

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

Pass 2 Jun 2018 140,709 miles
Pass 5 Nov 2015 140,390 miles
Pass 4 Oct 2014 135,593 miles
Pass 20 Sep 2013 135,946 miles
Pass 13 Sep 2012
Fail 12 Sep 2012

Nearside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens so that the light output is severely reduced (1.7.5a)

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Offside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens so that the light output is severely reduced (1.7.5a)

Offside Rear Rear fog lamp missing (1.3.2a)

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Offside Front Front suspension has slight play in a upper suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Pass 22 Jul 2011 125,596 miles
Fail 22 Jul 2011

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

Offside Front suspension has excessive play in a upper suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Pass 1 Jul 2010 125,486 miles
Pass 5 Sep 2008 125,301 miles

How Reliable is the Dodge (usa) Ram 1500 2WD?

Based on 1,414 MOT tests across 101 vehicles.

80.3%
Pass Rate
2,586
Miles/Year
31
Year Lifespan
101
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

fog lamp not working 34
Parking brake: efficiency below requirements 26
Direction indicator incorrect colour 21
position lamp(s) incorrect colour 17
Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect 16
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R836 KMV is a 1998 Dodge (usa) Ram 1500 2WD in Red with a 3,700cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 82.4%.

Across all 1998 Dodge (usa) Ram 1500 2WD models, the average MOT pass rate is 84.3% with a typical mileage of 131,517 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 (usa) Ram 1500 2WD fails its MOT is fog lamp not working, accounting for 34 recorded failures. If you're considering buying R836 KMV, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Dodge (usa) Ram 1500 2WD typically stays on UK roads for around 31 years. At 28 years old, this Dodge (usa) Ram 1500 2WD is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was R836 KMV registered?

R836 KMV is a 1998 Dodge (usa) Ram 1500 2WD, first registered on 31 December 1998.

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