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RAM 191Y

1996 Dodge Ram

Black Petrol 5654cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires28 Aug 2026
Tests22 (17 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate77.3%

Mileage

114,720 mi
Last recorded114,720 miles
Recorded on29 Aug 2025
Typical for 1996 Dodge Ram112,099 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationRAM 191Y
MakeDodge
ModelRam
Year1996
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine5,654cc

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MOT History

17 pass 5 fail
Pass 29 Aug 2025 114,720 miles

LPG Tank corroded

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

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Fail 27 Jun 2025 114,701 miles

Direction indicator not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

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

Hazard warning lamps inoperative (4.4.1 (e))

Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect beam image incorrect kickup (4.1.2 (c))

Rear Service brake effort inadequate at a wheel (1.2.1 (a) (i))

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

Service brake efficiency below requirements (1.2.2 (a) (i))

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

Front Coil spring corroded both front (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Rear Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing corrosion (5.3.2 (b))

Rear rear leaf springs and rear axel corroded

Pass 15 Jan 2024 114,272 miles

Coolant leak ()

Nearside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 19 Jan 2023 114,199 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Nearside Front Upper Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing all 4 tyres cracked and perished on sidewalls /tread (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

slight seepage from o/s/r rear axle /hub oil seal

Fail 17 Jan 2023 114,199 miles

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

Nearside Front Drag link end ball joint dust cover excessively damaged or deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt as marked (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

Nearside Front Wheel bearing has excessive play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Offside Front Wheel bearing has excessive play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Trailer electrical socket likely to become detached tow bar electrical socket missing ..tow bar structure still in place and ball not attatched (4.10 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Nearside Front Upper Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing all 4 tyres cracked and perished on sidewalls /tread (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

slight seepage from o/s/r rear axle /hub oil seal

very little reserve pedal travel for service and parking brake adjustment/repair required

Pass 17 Jan 2022 112,607 miles

Rear shocks corroded

Nearside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Offside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Parking brake has travel

Rear Prop shaft joint worn, but not excessively (6.1.7 (c) (i))

Pass 28 Nov 2020 111,683 miles

Nearside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Offside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Parking brake has travel

Power steering pump has slight seepage (2.1.5 (a))

Pass 9 Dec 2019 111,083 miles
Fail 9 Dec 2019 111,083 miles

Brake lever pivot has excessive wear or free play (1.1.1 (b))

Pass 5 Dec 2017 110,023 miles
Pass 5 Dec 2016 108,753 miles
Pass 24 Nov 2015 106,328 miles
Pass 9 Dec 2014 104,278 miles

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 4 Dec 2013 102,297 miles

Front Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing (2.7.2a)

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

Rear Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing (2.7.2a)

Pass 19 Jul 2012 100,760 miles
Pass 30 Jun 2011 98,852 miles
Pass 29 Jun 2010 93,592 miles

Ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Fail 29 Jun 2010 93,592 miles

Ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Nearside Headlamp aim beam image kick up to the offside (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim beam image kick up to the offside (1.8)

Pass 17 Jul 2009 88,157 miles

Oil leak

play in all steering joints

Fail 29 Jun 2009 88,157 miles

Centre Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Front brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)

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

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

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

Offside Rear brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)

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

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

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

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

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

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

Oil leak

evidence of front tyres fouling arches

indicators flash fast

noise from o/s/f brake

play in all steering joints

serpentine belt tensionber worn/noisy

Pass 23 Jul 2007 82,675 miles
Pass 26 Jul 2006 82,310 miles

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

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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RAM 191Y is a 1996 Dodge Ram in Black with a 5,654cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 77.3%.

Across all 1996 Dodge Ram models, the average MOT pass rate is 79.3% with a typical mileage of 112,099 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 RAM 191Y, 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 30 years old, this Dodge Ram is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

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What year was RAM 191Y registered?

RAM 191Y is a 1996 Dodge Ram, first registered on 31 December 1996.

Is RAM 191Y safe to buy?

The MOT history for RAM 191Y shows 22 tests with a 77.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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