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S975 BKP

1998 Dodge Ram

Silver Diesel 5200cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires21 Apr 2027
Tests24 (19 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate79.2%

Mileage

177,607 mi
Last recorded177,607 miles
Recorded on22 Apr 2026
Typical for 1998 Dodge Ram108,680 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationS975 BKP
MakeDodge
ModelRam
Year1998
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine5,200cc

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MOT History

19 pass 5 fail
Pass 22 Apr 2026 177,607 miles

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

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

Offside Front Lower Body not fully secure WING (6.2.2 (a) (i))

Offside Front Lower Suspension rod ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Rear Cab or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security (6.2.2 (d) (i))

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

Pass 3 Apr 2024 176,026 miles

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 3 Apr 2024 176,026 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 14 Apr 2023 173,322 miles
Pass 19 Mar 2022 171,357 miles
Pass 6 Mar 2021 167,673 miles
Fail 26 Nov 2020 167,553 miles

Exhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds default limits (8.2.1.2 (b))

Exhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds manufacturer's specified limits (8.2.1.2 (a))

Exhaust emits visible black smoke at idle (8.2.1.2 (f))

Nearside Front Seat belt retracting mechanism defective (7.1.2 (e))

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively damaged or deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Seat belt retracting mechanism defective (7.1.2 (e))

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively damaged or deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

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

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Pass 21 Nov 2019 167,650 miles
Pass 31 May 2018 167,267 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Tyre tread at 2/3mm and tyre slightly perished (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

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

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

Rear Leaf spring shackle bracket corroded but not seriously weakened Both sides (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 16 Jan 2017 163,221 miles
Pass 13 Jan 2016 143,431 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Pass 7 Oct 2014 127,727 miles
Pass 10 Oct 2013 111,345 miles

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Pass 24 Sep 2012 95,148 miles

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

Pass 16 Sep 2011 94,077 miles
Pass 24 Sep 2010 93,436 miles
Fail 23 Sep 2010 93,433 miles

Nearside Front Body has a sharp edge caused by damage (6.1.C.1)

Nearside Front Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Offside Front Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Pass 8 Sep 2009 91,144 miles

Nearside Front Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Offside Front Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Oil leak

Fail 8 Sep 2009 91,143 miles

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

Nearside Front Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Offside Front Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Oil leak

Pass 13 Sep 2008 89,900 miles

Oil leak

o/s & n/s front tyres starting to crack at time of test

o/s & n/s rear tyres starting to crack at tine of test

Fail 13 Sep 2008 89,900 miles

Offside Rear Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Oil leak

o/s & n/s front tyres starting to crack at time of test

o/s & n/s rear tyres starting to crack at tine of test

Pass 17 Sep 2007 87,861 miles

front wiper blades starting to split at time of test

n/s front tyre starting to crack at tine of test

n/s rear tyre starting to crack at time of test

o/s front tyre starting to crack at tine of test

o/s rear tyre starting to crack at tine of test

Pass 16 Sep 2006 87,172 miles
Pass 17 Sep 2005 85,300 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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S975 BKP is a 1998 Dodge Ram in Silver with a 5,200cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 79.2%.

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 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 S975 BKP, 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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S975 BKP is a 1998 Dodge Ram, first registered on 31 December 1998.

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