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USV 473

1988 Dodge Ram

Blue Petrol 5200cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires21 Sep 2019
Tests12 (12 pass, 0 fail)
Pass rate100%

Mileage

12,324 mi
Last recorded12,324 miles
Recorded on22 Sep 2018
Typical for 1988 Dodge Ram53,700 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationUSV 473
MakeDodge
ModelRam
Year1988
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine5,200cc

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MOT History

12 pass
Pass 22 Sep 2018 12,324 miles
Pass 22 Sep 2016 9,192 miles

Front Brake back plates corroded

Nearside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

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

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

Oil leak ()

Rear Brakes slightly imbalanced

Slight play in steering universal joint

Pass 10 Sep 2015 5,750 miles

Front brake back plates corroded

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

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

Rear foot brake slightly out of balance

oil leak

Pass 12 Sep 2014 94,927 miles
Pass 12 Jun 2013 88,467 miles
Pass 15 Jun 2012 87,571 miles
Pass 17 Jun 2011 86,193 miles
Pass 11 Jun 2010 85,466 miles
Pass 21 May 2009 82,003 miles

Oil leak

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

n/s/f tyre worn on outer edge

Pass 18 Jun 2008 81,444 miles
Pass 13 Apr 2007 81,069 miles
Pass 12 Apr 2006 80,571 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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USV 473 is a 1988 Dodge Ram in Blue with a 5,200cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 100%.

Across all 1988 Dodge Ram models, the average MOT pass rate is 77.6% with a typical mileage of 53,700 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 USV 473, 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 38 years old, this Dodge Ram is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was USV 473 registered?

USV 473 is a 1988 Dodge Ram, first registered on 7 November 1988.

Is USV 473 safe to buy?

The MOT history for USV 473 shows 12 tests with a 100% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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