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J53 ORT

1992 Dodge (usa) Ram

Blue Petrol 5200cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires28 Jun 2024
Tests20 (14 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate70%

Mileage

172,775 mi
Last recorded172,775 miles
Recorded on11 Mar 2025
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Vehicle Details

RegistrationJ53 ORT
MakeDodge (usa)
ModelRam
Year1992
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine5,200cc
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MOT History

14 pass 6 fail
Fail 11 Mar 2025 172,775 miles

Horn not working (7.7 (a))

Nearside Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle brake low reading (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

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

Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

N/S/F & O/S/F steering joint gaiters cracking

Offside Front Direction indicator lens defective which has no effect on emitted light (4.4.1 (b) (i))

Offside Obligatory mirror slightly damaged (3.3 (b) (i))

Offside fuel hose to filter cracking

Pass 29 Jun 2023 164,036 miles
Pass 9 Jun 2022 162,252 miles

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

Pass 25 Sep 2020 162,012 miles

Nearside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Nearside Front inner wheel arch has corrosion not in a structural area

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

Steering box has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.3 (a) (i))

Pass 19 Jun 2019 161,636 miles

Front Position lamp incorrect colour both (4.2.3 (a) (i))

Fail 19 Jun 2019 161,636 miles

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

Front Position lamp incorrect colour both (4.2.3 (a) (i))

Pass 17 May 2018 160,502 miles
Pass 3 Apr 2017 158,913 miles
Pass 9 Mar 2016 156,076 miles

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

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

Fail 17 Feb 2016 155,275 miles

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

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

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

Pass 10 Mar 2015 140,387 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

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

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

Fail 10 Mar 2015 140,366 miles

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Battery insecure (1.9.1)

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

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

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

Pass 26 Feb 2014 126,738 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Nearside Front Tie bar/rod rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Tie bar/rod rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1a)

Pass 21 Mar 2013 116,830 miles
Fail 18 Mar 2013 116,823 miles

Nearside rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)

Service brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Pass 18 Jun 2011 116,361 miles

Coolant leak

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

Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1a)

Fail 19 Jun 2010 114,142 miles

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

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

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.C.1b)

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

Rear Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1a)

brakes pull to right slightly signs of discs being hot

power steering belt cracked

unable to check brake pipes fully as armour coated

Pass 19 Jun 2010 114,142 miles

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

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

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.C.1b)

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

Rear Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1a)

brakes pull to right slightly signs of discs being hot

power steering belt cracked

unable to check brake pipes fully as armour coated

Pass 20 Jun 2009 108,502 miles

2nd seat row loose in floor

play in both front wheels

rear brake mpipes have spring covers heavily corroded preventing thorough inspection of brake pipes

rear seat row not in vehicle

Pass 16 Jun 2008 100,428 miles

Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Oil leak

How Reliable is the Dodge (usa) Ram?

Based on 3,633 MOT tests across 340 vehicles.

82.7%
Pass Rate
3,109
Miles/Year
32
Year Lifespan
340
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

fog lamp not working 66
Direction indicator incorrect colour 46
Parking brake: efficiency below requirements 34
Registration plate lamp not working 29
Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint 27
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J53 ORT is a 1992 Dodge (usa) Ram in Blue with a 5,200cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70%.

The most common reason a Dodge (usa) Ram fails its MOT is fog lamp not working, accounting for 66 recorded failures. If you're considering buying J53 ORT, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Dodge (usa) Ram typically stays on UK roads for around 32 years. At 34 years old, this Dodge (usa) Ram is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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J53 ORT is a 1992 Dodge (usa) Ram, first registered on 31 December 1992.

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