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VT57 DVU

2008 Dodge Ram

Grey Petrol 5700cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires22 Dec 2024
Tests9 (6 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

275,155 mi
Last recorded275,155 miles
Recorded on7 Dec 2023
Typical for 2008 Dodge Ram73,269 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationVT57 DVU
MakeDodge
ModelRam
Year2008
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine5,700cc

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MOT History

6 pass 3 fail
Pass 7 Dec 2023 275,155 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))

Offside Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Underside has surface rust

Pass 23 Dec 2022 269,183 miles
Pass 3 Nov 2021 261,798 miles

Central Front Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement wrap around (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Nearside Front Inner Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

tyre pressure warning light is illuminated

under body, brake and suspension component's are showing signs of corrosion

Fail 20 Oct 2021 261,793 miles

Nearside Rear Integral body structure or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a body mounting (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Offside Rear Integral body structure or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a body mounting (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

Rear Exhaust system insecure (6.1.2 (a))

Central Front Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement wrap around (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Nearside Front Inner Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

tyre pressure warning light is illuminated

under body, brake and suspension component's are showing signs of corrosion

Pass 30 Oct 2020 253,653 miles

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

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

Nearside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

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

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

Offside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

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

Pass 29 Aug 2019 243,976 miles

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

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

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

Offside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Fail 15 Aug 2019 243,970 miles

Nearside Steering column universal joint has excessive wear or play (2.2.2 (c))

Offside Front Shock absorbers has an excessively worn bush bottom bush (5.3.2 (c))

Offside Rear Brake hose leaking on a hydraulic braking system (1.1.12 (c) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

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

Offside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Pass 18 Sep 2018 239,531 miles
Fail 14 Sep 2018 239,521 miles

Rear fog lamp tell-tale missing (4.9.1 (a) (ii))

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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VT57 DVU is a 2008 Dodge Ram in Grey with a 5,700cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 9 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

Across all 2008 Dodge Ram models, the average MOT pass rate is 79.8% with a typical mileage of 73,269 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 VT57 DVU, 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 18 years old, this Dodge Ram is still in the earlier part of its expected life.

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VT57 DVU is a 2008 Dodge Ram, first registered on 28 May 2008.

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