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R980 EGN

1997 Dodge Ram

White Petrol 5200cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires13 Jun 2019
Tests17 (14 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate82.4%

Mileage

68,771 mi
Last recorded68,771 miles
Recorded on14 Jun 2018
Typical for 1997 Dodge Ram106,472 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR980 EGN
MakeDodge
ModelRam
Year1997
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine5,200cc

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MOT History

14 pass 3 fail
Pass 14 Jun 2018 68,771 miles
Pass 26 Sep 2017 68,502 miles

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

Pass 24 Jun 2016 65,868 miles

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

Pass 18 May 2015 65,082 miles
Fail 30 Apr 2015 65,044 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

advise osr/nsf/osf tyres cracking on wall

Pass 21 Jul 2014 61,926 miles

N/S/R tyre cracks in side wall not through to cords.

Pass 9 Apr 2014 61,732 miles

corrosion on exhaust system

tyres starting to perish

Pass 26 Apr 2013 61,027 miles

tyres starting to perish

Fail 24 Apr 2013 61,027 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

tyres starting to perish

Pass 13 Apr 2012 59,871 miles

nearside front tyre has slight cracks on side walls

nearside rear tyre has slight cracks on side walls

offside front tyre has slight cracks on side walls

offside rear tyre has slight cracks on side walls

tell tale does not illuminate when main beam is selected

Pass 28 Mar 2011 59,645 miles
Pass 20 Apr 2010 56,919 miles
Pass 27 Mar 2009 52,522 miles
Pass 14 Apr 2008 49,073 miles
Pass 27 Apr 2007 44,783 miles
Fail 25 Apr 2007 44,779 miles

Nearside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Offside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

slight play in o/s and n/s/r hubs

Pass 21 Apr 2006 40,914 miles

o/s/r and n/s/r axle hub end float

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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R980 EGN is a 1997 Dodge Ram in White with a 5,200cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 82.4%.

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 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 R980 EGN, 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 R980 EGN registered?

R980 EGN is a 1997 Dodge Ram, first registered on 31 December 1997.

Is R980 EGN safe to buy?

The MOT history for R980 EGN shows 17 tests with a 82.4% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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