Dodge (Usa) Ram
From 474 MOT tests. Above average for its class.
Common MOT failure categories
What goes wrong?
The most common MOT failure reasons are parking brake efficiency below minimum requirement, a lamp missing, inoperative or in the case of a multiple light source more than 1/2 not functioning and the aim of a headlamp is not within limits laid down in the requirements. The top issue, parking brake efficiency below minimum requirement, caused 9 failures in 2024. If you need repairs before retesting, sites like BookMyGarage let you compare local prices.
| parking brake efficiency below minimum requirement | 9 |
| a lamp missing, inoperative or in the case of a multiple light source more than 1/2 not functioning | 8 |
| the aim of a headlamp is not within limits laid down in the requirements | 8 |
| stop lamp missing, inoperative or in the case of a multiple light source more than 1/2 not functioning | 7 |
| wiper blade missing or obviously not clearing the windscreen | 6 |
| number plate does not conform to the specified requirements | 4 |
| a headlamp or light source missing, inoperative or more than ½ not functioning in the case of led | 4 |
| lambda coefficient outside the default limits or the range specified by the manufacturer | 4 |
| brakes imbalance across an axle such that the braking effort from any wheel is less than 70% of the maximum effort recorded from the other wheel on the same axle. | 4 |
| a suspension joint dust cover missing or no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc | 4 |
How serious are these failures?
Not all MOT failures are equal. Only 22.4% of Ram failures are serious (safety or roadside), below the 44.4% average. When this car fails its MOT, it's more likely to be lights, wipers, or emissions than something dangerous. When it does fail, the average repair bill is around £74.
By registration year
| Year | Pass rate | Top failures |
|---|---|---|
| 2015 | 80.2% | parking brake efficiency below minimum requirement, the aim of a headlamp is not within limits laid down in the requirements |
Typical mileage
Half of all Rams tested had between 52,227 and 112,485 miles on the clock. A significant number are high-mileage vehicles.
At 73,568 median miles, the Ram has 0.022 failures per 10,000 miles driven.
Common questions
What is the Dodge (Usa) Ram MOT pass rate?
The Dodge (Usa) Ram has a 83.8% MOT pass rate based on 474 real MOT tests. This is above the national average.
What are common MOT failures on a Dodge (Usa) Ram?
The most common MOT failure on the Dodge (Usa) Ram is parking brake efficiency below minimum requirement, which caused 9 failures. Other common issues include a lamp missing, inoperative or in the case of a multiple light source more than 1/2 not functioning.
What is the typical mileage of a Dodge (Usa) Ram at MOT?
The median mileage at MOT for a Dodge (Usa) Ram is 73,568 miles. The middle 50% of vehicles tested have between 52,227 and 112,485 miles.
Buying a used Ram?
Start with the free tools. Look up the specific vehicle's MOT history on GOV.UK The mileage at each test will show if it's been wound back, and the advisory history tells you what's wearing. Cross-reference that against the typical failures above to see if anything looks unusual for this model.
The free data won't tell you about outstanding finance, theft markers, or write-off history. For that, you need a vehicle history check This is especially important on a private sale where you have fewer legal protections.
With a 83.8% pass rate and an average repair bill of £74 when things go wrong, budget accordingly.
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