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S224 BDP

1999 Dodge Ram

Blue Diesel 5654cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires17 Oct 2012
Tests10 (6 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

162,947 mi
Last recorded162,947 miles
Recorded on18 Oct 2011
Typical for 1999 Dodge Ram104,350 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationS224 BDP
MakeDodge
ModelRam
Year1999
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine5,654cc

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MOT History

6 pass 4 fail
Pass 18 Oct 2011 162,947 miles

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

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

o/s & n/s front tyres low

Fail 13 Oct 2011 162,904 miles

Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

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

o/s & n/s front tyres low

Pass 16 Oct 2010 150,441 miles

Exhaust noisy (7.1.4)

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Front brake disks have serface heat cracks

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

Nearside Rear Direction indicators slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Nearside front brake binding when turned by hand

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

Pass 28 Aug 2009 138,426 miles

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Fail 24 Aug 2009 138,426 miles

Front registration plate margin less than the minimum requirement (6.3.4g)

Nearside Front Wheel nut(s) missing (4.2.A.1e)

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Rear registration plate margin less than the minimum requirement (6.3.4g)

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f) DANGEROUS

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Pass 6 Aug 2008 134,311 miles

Corrosion to brake pipes.

Suspect steering damper missing.

Fail 28 Jul 2008 134,231 miles

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

Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Rear Direction indicator not working (1.4.A.2c)

Offside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Corrosion to brake pipes.

Suspect steering damper missing.

Pass 28 Aug 2007 131,361 miles
Pass 19 Jul 2006 128,171 miles

nearside front brake disc slightly scored

Fail 10 Jul 2006 128,154 miles

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

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

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

Nearside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Front Mechanical brake component has restricted free movement (3.5.1k)

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

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

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

Offside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Rear Lower Anti-roll bar has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

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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S224 BDP is a 1999 Dodge Ram in Blue with a 5,654cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60%.

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 S224 BDP, 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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S224 BDP is a 1999 Dodge Ram, first registered on 31 December 1999.

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