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S165 UPW

1999 Dodge Ram

Silver Petrol 5654cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires2 Feb 2025
Tests26 (16 pass, 10 fail)
Pass rate61.5%

Mileage

105,718 mi
Last recorded105,718 miles
Recorded on3 Feb 2024
Typical for 1999 Dodge Ram104,350 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationS165 UPW
MakeDodge
ModelRam
Year1999
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine5,654cc

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MOT History

16 pass 10 fail
Pass 3 Feb 2024 105,718 miles

steering box has slight leak

Fail 3 Feb 2024 105,718 miles

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

steering box has slight leak

Pass 17 Sep 2022 105,406 miles

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

Steering box has seepage (2.1.1 (e) (i))

Fail 13 Sep 2022 105,406 miles

Emissions not tested exhaust blowing (8.2.1.2 (d))

Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

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

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

Steering box has seepage (2.1.1 (e) (i))

Pass 2 Apr 2021 104,944 miles

brake test not conducted dangerous

Fail 25 Mar 2021 104,944 miles

Emissions not tested (8.2.1.2 (d))

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

Nearside Rear Hydraulic brake cylinder leaking hydraulic fluid (1.1.16 (b) (i))

Parking brake efficiency less than 50% of the required value (1.4.2 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Service brake efficiency less than 50% of the required value (1.2.2 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

brake test not conducted dangerous

Pass 29 Mar 2020 104,439 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 1 Apr 2019 104,005 miles
Fail 30 Mar 2019 104,005 miles

Emissions not tested missfire (8.2.1.2 (d))

Pass 30 Jun 2017 103,268 miles
Pass 6 Feb 2016 102,184 miles
Pass 10 Feb 2015 101,765 miles
Pass 17 Jan 2013 98,413 miles

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

Fail 16 Jan 2013 98,413 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Steering pivot point has excessive play (2.2.B.1g)

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.C.1b)

Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) leaking from a joint (2.3.3b)

Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

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

Pass 9 Jan 2012 92,330 miles
Fail 5 Jan 2012 92,330 miles

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

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

Pass 15 Dec 2010 84,313 miles
Fail 6 Dec 2010 84,232 miles

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

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

Pass 27 Nov 2009 76,740 miles

Oil leak

Fail 2 Dec 2008 68,581 miles

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Pass 2 Dec 2008 68,581 miles
Fail 1 Dec 2007 68,364 miles

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

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Pass 1 Dec 2007 68,364 miles
Pass 29 Nov 2006 65,080 miles
Fail 20 Nov 2006 65,080 miles

Brake master cylinder fluid level below minimum level (3.6.G.1e)

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

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

Offside Side repeater excessively damaged so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.4.A.2e)

Nearside Front Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

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

Pass 24 Mar 2006 63,384 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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S165 UPW is a 1999 Dodge Ram in Silver with a 5,654cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 26 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 61.5%.

Across all 1999 Dodge Ram models, the average MOT pass rate is 78.0% with a typical mileage of 104,350 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 S165 UPW, 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 27 years old, this Dodge Ram is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

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S165 UPW is a 1999 Dodge Ram, first registered on 31 December 1999.

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