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S238 OFJ

1999 Dodge Ram

White Petrol 5200cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires13 Sep 2022
Tests13 (9 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate69.2%

Mileage

174,985 mi
Last recorded174,985 miles
Recorded on14 Sep 2021
Typical for 1999 Dodge Ram104,350 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationS238 OFJ
MakeDodge
ModelRam
Year1999
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine5,200cc

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MOT History

9 pass 4 fail
Pass 14 Sep 2021 174,985 miles
Pass 24 Aug 2020 170,366 miles
Pass 10 Jun 2015 170,295 miles
Pass 5 Apr 2012 163,229 miles
Fail 5 Apr 2012 163,229 miles

Rear Tyre(s) incorrect because different size tyres are fitted on the same axle. (4.1.A.1a)

Fail 30 Mar 2011 159,447 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

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

Pass 30 Mar 2011 159,447 miles
Pass 12 Mar 2010 156,239 miles

Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

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

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

Oil leak

Pass 11 Mar 2009 148,806 miles
Fail 4 Mar 2009 148,794 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content at idle excessive (7.3.D.4)

Exhaust emissions hydrocarbon content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

Front registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

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

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

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

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Pass 30 Jan 2008 140,308 miles
Pass 31 Jan 2007 130,887 miles
Fail 25 Jan 2007 130,886 miles

Direction indicators flashing less than 60 times a minute (1.4.A.2g)

Nearside Ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

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

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

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

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

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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S238 OFJ is a 1999 Dodge Ram in White with a 5,200cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 69.2%.

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 S238 OFJ, 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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S238 OFJ is a 1999 Dodge Ram, first registered on 1 January 1999.

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