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S242 OFJ

1999 Dodge Ram

Silver Diesel 5900cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires6 Jan 2027
Tests24 (20 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate83.3%

Mileage

284,288 mi
Last recorded284,288 miles
Recorded on7 Jan 2026
Typical for 1999 Dodge Ram104,350 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationS242 OFJ
MakeDodge
ModelRam
Year1999
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine5,900cc

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MOT History

20 pass 4 fail
Pass 7 Jan 2026 284,288 miles
Pass 29 Oct 2024 282,598 miles
Pass 13 Nov 2023 281,403 miles
Pass 17 Nov 2022 279,106 miles
Fail 17 Nov 2022 279,100 miles

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

Pass 24 Nov 2021 275,550 miles
Pass 19 Nov 2020 271,756 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 26 Nov 2019 268,034 miles
Pass 20 Jun 2018 263,014 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

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

Pass 21 Jun 2017 259,823 miles
Pass 9 Jun 2016 256,009 miles
Pass 23 Jun 2015 249,528 miles
Pass 20 Jun 2014 245,689 miles

Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Brake hose slightly chafed (3.6.B.4d)

Brake load sensing valve linkage defective but function not impaired (3.6.E.3)

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

Exhaust noisy (7.1.4)

Front Panhard rod has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Oil leak

front side windows tinted

oil leak and play in rear axle pinion

right hand door mirror slightly insecure

slight play in right hand front axle UJ

Pass 19 Jun 2013 242,614 miles

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

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

Pass 20 Jun 2012 238,226 miles

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

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

n/s dip beam pattern poor

n/s front brake hose very close to tyre on lock

nearly excessive park brake lever travel

Pass 16 Jun 2011 234,238 miles

Brake load sensing valve linkage stiff (3.6.E.3)

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

front brakes binding slightly

o/s headlamp slightly loose

Pass 17 Jun 2010 226,950 miles

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

both front brakes binding slightly

Pass 15 Jun 2009

Exhaust noisy (7.1.4)

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

all tyre walls slightly damaged , os rear tread blocks damaged / cut

evidence of 5th wheel capability - no fittings at time of test

nearly excessive park brake travel

Fail 9 Jun 2009 22,350 miles

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

Nearside Front wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.5.A.2)

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp insecure (1.7.3)

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Exhaust noisy (7.1.4)

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

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

all tyre walls slightly damaged , os rear tread blocks damaged / cut

evidence of 5th wheel capability - no fittings at time of test

nearly excessive park brake travel

Pass 12 Jun 2008 214,428 miles
Fail 11 Jun 2008 214,428 miles

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

Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

all tyres cut slightly

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

Pass 12 Jun 2007 208,095 miles
Fail 8 Jun 2007 208,074 miles

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Nearside Front Tie bar/rod has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

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

Rear Tyre(s) is inadequate for the vehicles maximum permitted laden weight due to an incorrect load index (4.1.B.1b)

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

Rear Brake load sensing valve linkage stiff (3.6.E.3)

gb gross weight 3500kg dgw listed as 3991kg

os headlamp slightly loose

Pass 14 Jun 2006 200,803 miles

Nearside Front Torsion bar slight play at an end fixing (2.4.E.2)

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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S242 OFJ is a 1999 Dodge Ram in Silver with a 5,900cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 83.3%.

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 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 S242 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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What year was S242 OFJ registered?

S242 OFJ is a 1999 Dodge Ram, first registered on 31 December 1999.

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