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S631 FAJ

1998 Dodge Ram

Red Diesel 5883cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires8 Dec 2026
Tests11 (8 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate72.7%

Mileage

262,680 mi
Last recorded262,680 miles
Recorded on9 Dec 2025
Typical for 1998 Dodge Ram108,680 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationS631 FAJ
MakeDodge
ModelRam
Year1998
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine5,883cc

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MOT History

8 pass 3 fail
Pass 9 Dec 2025 262,680 miles
Fail 9 Dec 2025 262,680 miles

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Rear Registration plate inscription illegible Camera obscuring no. plate (0.1 (b))

Rear fog lamp missing (4.5.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 8 Nov 2024 253,003 miles
Fail 8 Nov 2024 253,003 miles

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

Pass 9 Nov 2023 244,197 miles
Pass 12 Nov 2022 232,749 miles

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

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

Wheel/tyre protruding beyond wheel arch all ()

Fail 27 Sep 2022 232,562 miles

All direction indicators adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (4.4.3 (b))

Rear Position lamp adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (4.2.3 (c))

Rear fog lamp obviously incorrectly positioned (4.5.4 (a))

Stop lamp(s) adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (4.3.3 (b))

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases rear pipe (6.1.2 (a))

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

Wheel/tyre protruding beyond wheel arch ()

Pass 23 Sep 2021 226,704 miles
Pass 18 Sep 2020 217,659 miles
Pass 23 Sep 2019 200,102 miles
Pass 28 Sep 2018 187,661 miles

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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S631 FAJ is a 1998 Dodge Ram in Red with a 5,883cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.7%.

Across all 1998 Dodge Ram models, the average MOT pass rate is 77.5% with a typical mileage of 108,680 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 S631 FAJ, 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 28 years old, this Dodge Ram is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was S631 FAJ registered?

S631 FAJ is a 1998 Dodge Ram, first registered on 31 December 1998.

Is S631 FAJ safe to buy?

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