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YO53 UPV

1996 Dodge Ram

Blue Diesel 5900cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires21 Jun 2027
Tests16 (14 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate87.5%

Mileage

190,130 mi
Last recorded190,130 miles
Recorded on8 Jun 2026
Typical for 1996 Dodge Ram112,099 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYO53 UPV
MakeDodge
ModelRam
Year1996
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine5,900cc

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MOT History

14 pass 2 fail
Pass 8 Jun 2026 190,130 miles
Pass 19 Jun 2025 189,837 miles
Pass 7 Jun 2024 188,795 miles
Pass 22 Jun 2023 187,173 miles
Pass 28 Jan 2017 187,059 miles
Pass 19 Oct 2016 186,297 miles
Pass 20 Oct 2015 185,363 miles
Pass 30 Sep 2014 182,532 miles
Pass 14 Feb 2013 176,018 miles
Pass 31 Mar 2012 173,127 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Steering box has a slight oil leak (2.2.D.2e)

Pass 28 Sep 2010 170,689 miles

Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Front Drag link end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Fail 1 May 2009 166,677 miles

Nearside Power steering component(s) has slight seepage from a joint (2.3.3b)

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Pass 1 May 2009 166,677 miles

Nearside Power steering component(s) has slight seepage from a joint (2.3.3b)

Pass 7 Nov 2007 162,261 miles

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Pass 28 Nov 2006 156,771 miles

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

Fail 27 Nov 2006 156,763 miles

Hazard warning lamps not flashing in phase, with ignition on (1.4.B.1f)

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

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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YO53 UPV is a 1996 Dodge Ram in Blue with a 5,900cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 87.5%.

Across all 1996 Dodge Ram models, the average MOT pass rate is 79.3% with a typical mileage of 112,099 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 YO53 UPV, 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 30 years old, this Dodge Ram is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

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What year was YO53 UPV registered?

YO53 UPV is a 1996 Dodge Ram, first registered on 31 December 1996.

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The MOT history for YO53 UPV shows 16 tests with a 87.5% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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