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D179 SNF

1987 Dodge Ram

Green Petrol 5900cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires21 Jun 2027
Tests20 (17 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate85%

Mileage

77,671 mi
Last recorded77,671 miles
Recorded on22 Jun 2026
Typical for 1987 Dodge Ram59,466 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationD179 SNF
MakeDodge
ModelRam
Year1987
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine5,900cc

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MOT History

17 pass 3 fail
Pass 22 Jun 2026 77,671 miles

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

Pass 19 May 2025 75,344 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened n/s and o/s (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Upper Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Upper Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Pass 21 May 2024 71,439 miles

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

Pass 28 Jul 2021 71,433 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Upper Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Fail 24 Jun 2021 71,430 miles

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Service brake efficiency below requirements (1.2.2 (a) (i))

Parking brake efficiency less than 50% of the required value (1.4.2 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Upper Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Fail 21 Apr 2021 71,429 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Offside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

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

Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Upper Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 29 Jun 2018 70,614 miles

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

Nearside Front Upper Suspension component ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Upper Suspension component ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Fail 25 Jun 2018 70,526 miles

Brake performance not tested (1.2.1 (g))

Brake pipe leaking on an air braking system front to rear on chassis (1.1.11 (b) (i))

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

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

Nearside Front Upper Suspension component ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Upper Suspension component ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 26 Jun 2017 68,531 miles
Pass 20 Jun 2016 66,262 miles
Pass 17 Jun 2015 65,170 miles
Pass 19 Jun 2014 63,616 miles
Pass 26 Jun 2013 61,754 miles

Offside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Pass 29 Jun 2012 59,834 miles
Pass 6 Jun 2011 57,814 miles

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

Nearside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

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

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

Pass 14 Jun 2010 56,198 miles

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

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

Pass 10 Jun 2009 54,165 miles

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

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Pass 17 Jun 2008 51,873 miles
Pass 15 May 2007 46,098 miles
Pass 18 Apr 2006 44,488 miles

advise n/s and o/s front anti roll bar bushes slightly perrished.

advise n/s/f tyre side wall slightly perrished.

advise n/s/f wheel bearing slight play.

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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D179 SNF is a 1987 Dodge Ram in Green with a 5,900cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 85%.

Across all 1987 Dodge Ram models, the average MOT pass rate is 74.0% with a typical mileage of 59,466 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 D179 SNF, 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 39 years old, this Dodge Ram is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was D179 SNF registered?

D179 SNF is a 1987 Dodge Ram, first registered on 31 December 1987.

Is D179 SNF safe to buy?

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