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S944 SBD

1998 Dodge Ram

Blue Petrol 5654cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires20 Jun 2017
Tests9 (6 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

54,012 mi
Last recorded54,012 miles
Recorded on8 Jun 2018
Typical for 1998 Dodge Ram108,680 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationS944 SBD
MakeDodge
ModelRam
Year1998
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine5,654cc

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MOT History

6 pass 3 fail
Fail 8 Jun 2018 54,012 miles

Hazard warning switch inoperative (4.4.2 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Upper Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Inner Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Upper Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

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

Battery insecure but not likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (i))

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))

Nearside Front Lower ball joint rubber starting to split

Power steering pump has slight seepage (2.1.5 (a))

Spare tyre defective ()

rear seats folded down stopping full inspection of seat belts

spare wheel near exhaust system

Pass 21 Jun 2016 53,353 miles

Offside Front Front suspension has slight movement at a suspension ball joint top (2.5.A.1c)

Offside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Pass 25 Sep 2014 53,157 miles
Fail 8 Mar 2013 52,097 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 8 Mar 2013 52,097 miles

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

Pass 25 May 2010 51,041 miles
Fail 13 May 2010 51,041 miles

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

Pass 23 Oct 2008 49,343 miles
Pass 8 Oct 2007 48,676 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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S944 SBD is a 1998 Dodge Ram in Blue with a 5,654cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 9 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 S944 SBD, 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.

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What year was S944 SBD registered?

S944 SBD is a 1998 Dodge Ram, first registered on 31 December 1998.

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