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R986 JBJ

1998 Dodge Ram

White Petrol 5200cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires30 Jun 2026
Tests23 (18 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate78.3%

Mileage

96,034 mi
Last recorded96,034 miles
Recorded on1 Jul 2025
Typical for 1998 Dodge Ram108,680 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR986 JBJ
MakeDodge
ModelRam
Year1998
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine5,200cc

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MOT History

18 pass 5 fail
Pass 1 Jul 2025 96,034 miles

- Chassis, suspension and its braking components have varied stages of HARD corrosion

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

Nearside Side repeater insecure (4.4.1 (c) (i))

Offside Front Upper Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Side repeater with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning (4.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 17 May 2024 95,259 miles

- Chassis, suspension and its braking components have varied stages of HARD corrosion

Offside Front Upper Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Fail 14 May 2024 95,259 miles

Front Brake pipe excessively corroded - NS/OS (1.1.11 (c))

Front Headlamp has a product on the lens so that the light output is severely reduced - Oxidization across lens (4.1.4 (b))

Nearside Front Upper Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn - Dust cover split (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Lower Vehicle structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced - Chassis leg (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour - NS/OS (4.4.3 (a))

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

- Chassis, suspension and its braking components have varied stages of HARD corrosion

Offside Front Upper Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Pass 13 Jan 2023 94,547 miles

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

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

Offside Front Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Offside Front Upper Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Pass 29 Jan 2022 94,069 miles
Fail 10 Jan 2022 94,039 miles

Central Exhaust emissions likely to be affected by an exhaust leak (8.2.2.1 (b))

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

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

Pass 19 Jan 2021 92,325 miles
Pass 1 Aug 2020 92,149 miles

Front Headlamp lens slightly defective Both lamps. (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 3 Jul 2019 91,770 miles
Fail 3 Jul 2019 91,769 miles

Front passenger door cannot be opened from inside the vehicle (6.2.3 (a))

Pass 14 May 2018 91,107 miles
Fail 14 May 2018 91,107 miles

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

Pass 13 Jun 2017 89,110 miles

C E L light on

Front brakes binding on a little bit through being unused

Nearside front brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

Offside Front Upper Front suspension has slight movement at a suspension ball joint (2.5.A.1c)

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

Offside front brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

Pass 26 Jul 2016 88,473 miles
Pass 20 Jul 2015 87,799 miles

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

Offside Side repeater has light sources not illuminating, but not more than 50% (1.4.A.2c)

Fail 16 Jul 2015 87,794 miles

Nearside Front front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

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

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

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

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

Offside Side repeater has light sources not illuminating, but not more than 50% (1.4.A.2c)

Pass 3 Jul 2013 87,162 miles
Pass 29 May 2012 86,551 miles
Pass 9 Nov 2010 80,239 miles
Pass 2 Nov 2009 76,747 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 31 Oct 2008 75,420 miles

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

Pass 15 Aug 2007 73,648 miles

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

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

Pass 10 Jul 2006 72,507 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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R986 JBJ is a 1998 Dodge Ram in White with a 5,200cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 78.3%.

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 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 R986 JBJ, 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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What year was R986 JBJ registered?

R986 JBJ is a 1998 Dodge Ram, first registered on 31 December 1998.

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