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SAM 487S

2005 Dodge SRT-10

Yellow Petrol 8277cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires9 Nov 2026
Tests19 (16 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate84.2%

Mileage

56,244 mi
Last recorded56,244 miles
Recorded on10 Nov 2025
Typical for 2005 Dodge SRT-1038,890 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSAM 487S
MakeDodge
ModelSRT-10
Year2005
ColourYellow
Fuel typePetrol
Engine8,277cc

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MOT History

16 pass 3 fail
Pass 10 Nov 2025 56,244 miles
Pass 30 Oct 2024 55,116 miles
Pass 25 Oct 2023 54,011 miles
Pass 25 Oct 2022 52,222 miles
Pass 25 Oct 2021 51,333 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension component ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

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

Pass 26 Oct 2020 50,993 miles
Pass 1 Oct 2019 49,818 miles
Pass 11 Sep 2018 48,673 miles

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

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

Fail 11 Sep 2018 48,673 miles

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

Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a))

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

Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a))

Pass 22 Aug 2017 46,947 miles
Pass 31 Aug 2016 46,006 miles

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

Nearside Front steering gaiter has slight leak

Offside Front Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) has slight seepage (2.3.3b)

Offside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Pass 12 Sep 2015 40,479 miles

Offside Front tyre damaged on outer sidewall

Fail 10 Sep 2015 40,479 miles

Brake pedal creeps down when held under pressure (3.3.B.1a)

Nearside Front Brake hose excessively deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Nearside Front Brake hose leaking (3.6.A.1)

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Front tyre damaged on outer sidewall

Pass 12 Mar 2015 40,272 miles
Pass 9 May 2013 38,381 miles
Fail 2 May 2013 38,266 miles

Nearside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Nearside front brake juddering severely (3.7.A.2b)

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

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 6 Dec 2011 32,749 miles
Pass 3 Dec 2010 28,376 miles
Pass 25 Jun 2009 18,608 miles

leaking auto transmission pipes above rack o/s

How Reliable is the Dodge SRT-10?

Based on 962 MOT tests across 135 vehicles.

86.0%
Pass Rate
791
Miles/Year
23
Year Lifespan
135
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Direction indicator incorrect colour 14
brake binding 11
Headlamp aim too low 11
Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively 9
Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault 8
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SAM 487S is a 2005 Dodge SRT-10 in Yellow with a 8,277cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 84.2%.

Across all 2005 Dodge SRT-10 models, the average MOT pass rate is 85.5% with a typical mileage of 38,890 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 SRT-10 fails its MOT is direction indicator incorrect colour, accounting for 14 recorded failures. If you're considering buying SAM 487S, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Dodge SRT-10 typically stays on UK roads for around 23 years. At 21 years old, this Dodge SRT-10 is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was SAM 487S registered?

SAM 487S is a 2005 Dodge SRT-10, first registered on 31 December 2005.

Is SAM 487S safe to buy?

The MOT history for SAM 487S shows 19 tests with a 84.2% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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