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S506 RCS

1999 Dodge Ram

Black Lpg 5900cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires29 Apr 2027
Tests28 (18 pass, 10 fail)
Pass rate64.3%

Mileage

161,749 mi
Last recorded161,749 miles
Recorded on30 Apr 2026
Typical for 1999 Dodge Ram104,350 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationS506 RCS
MakeDodge
ModelRam
Year1999
ColourBlack
Fuel typeLpg
Engine5,900cc

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MOT History

18 pass 10 fail
Pass 30 Apr 2026 161,749 miles

Front Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing offside front (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing offside rear (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Fail 10 Jun 2024 161,730 miles

Battery insecure and likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (ii))

Brake pipe likely to become detached or damaged front to rear (1.1.11 (d) (ii))

Front Prop shaft joint excessively worn front prop. both joints (6.1.7 (c) (i))

Nearside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Service brake efficiency below requirements (1.2.2 (a) (i))

Steering system excessively rough (2.1.1 (a))

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

Steering box has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.3 (a) (i))

Steering box slight play between sector shaft and the drop arm (2.1.3 (a) (ii))

all tyres wearing unevenly and perished between treads

suspension raised and modified

Pass 23 Mar 2023 160,365 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material all (1.1.11 (c))

Central Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement lower tie rods rear bushes (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Steering box slight play between sector shaft and the drop arm (2.1.3 (a) (ii))

Steering rack has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.3 (a) (i))

Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing all four between treads (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

corrosion to underside components and chassis

free play in steering box and weeping fluid

Fail 23 Mar 2023 160,365 miles

Brake hydraulic reservoir fluid level significantly below minimum level (1.1.10 (d) (ii))

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material all (1.1.11 (c))

Central Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement lower tie rods rear bushes (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Rear Brake pipe likely to become detached or damaged (1.1.11 (d) (ii))

Steering box slight play between sector shaft and the drop arm (2.1.3 (a) (ii))

Steering rack has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.3 (a) (i))

Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing all four between treads (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

corrosion to underside components and chassis

free play in steering box and weeping fluid

Pass 7 Mar 2022 157,347 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material all (1.1.11 (c))

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Upper Suspension component ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Steering box has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.3 (a) (i))

Steering box slight play between sector shaft and the drop arm (2.1.3 (a) (ii))

Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing all (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

suspension raised and modified

underside components have surface corrosion

Fail 23 Feb 2022 157,345 miles

Battery insecure and likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Suspension component ball joint excessively worn upper and lower (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material all (1.1.11 (c))

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Upper Suspension component ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Steering box has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.3 (a) (i))

Steering box slight play between sector shaft and the drop arm (2.1.3 (a) (ii))

Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing all (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

suspension raised and modified

underside components have surface corrosion

Pass 3 Feb 2021 155,771 miles

Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

exhaust fouling nearside rear shocker

free play in steering box drop link

free play in steering joints

suspension modified and raised

Pass 18 Dec 2019 154,721 miles

Offside Front Upper Steering linkage ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Fail 18 Dec 2019 154,721 miles

Exhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Front Registration plate incorrect (0.1 (c))

Offside Front Upper Steering linkage ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Rear Registration plate incorrect (0.1 (c))

Fail 4 Dec 2019 154,702 miles

Exhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))

Front Registration plate does not conform to the specified requirements (0.1 (d))

Offside Front Upper Steering linkage ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Pass 12 Dec 2018 153,481 miles

light corrosion to various brake lines

slight blow and corrosion to exhaust system

slight oil residue around engine and diffs

surface corrosion to chassi

Pass 12 Dec 2017 151,548 miles

Offside Front slight oil leak

Fail 5 Dec 2017 151,529 miles

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

Headlamp aim aimed so that it dazzles other road users both (1.8.A.1a)

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Offside Front slight oil leak

Pass 26 Oct 2016 148,438 miles
Pass 27 Oct 2015 145,951 miles
Pass 3 Oct 2014 144,439 miles

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

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

slight play in stearing arm

Pass 2 Nov 2013 140,003 miles
Pass 15 Sep 2012 131,178 miles

Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Front Tie bar/rod rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Steering box has a slight oil leak (2.2.D.2e)

Pass 23 Dec 2011 124,717 miles
Fail 22 Dec 2011 124,717 miles

Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Pass 9 Oct 2010 122,755 miles
Fail 8 Oct 2010 122,755 miles

Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

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

Pass 16 Jun 2009 112,327 miles
Pass 18 Jun 2008 108,959 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Fail 6 Jun 2008 108,852 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (3.4.1c)

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Pass 2 Jun 2007 104,950 miles
Fail 2 Jun 2007 104,950 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (3.4.1c)

Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Pass 3 Jun 2006 101,222 miles

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

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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S506 RCS is a 1999 Dodge Ram in Black with a 5,900cc lpg engine. This vehicle has been through 28 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 64.3%.

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 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 S506 RCS, 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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S506 RCS is a 1999 Dodge Ram, first registered on 31 December 1999.

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