MOT Status
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284,288 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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Nearside Front Wheel bearing has excessive play (5.1.3 (a) (i))
Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
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))
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
Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
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
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
Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
both front brakes binding slightly
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
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
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)
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
Nearside Front Torsion bar slight play at an end fixing (2.4.E.2)
How Reliable is the Dodge Ram?
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Top MOT Failure Points
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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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