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Dodge RAM

Red · Petrol · 1994 · 3,900 cc

L98 XLMMOT history

L98 XLM is a red petrol Dodge RAM first used on 31 Dec 1994. Its MOT expired on 29 May 2026 and it has passed 20 of 27 MOT tests, with 155,038 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 30 May 2025.

MOT
Expired
On 29 May 2026
Mileage
155,038 mi
At MOT on 30 May 2025
MOT tests
27
20 passed · 7 failed
Per year
2,467 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
L98 XLM
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
Dodge
Model
RAM
Colour
Red
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
3,900 cc
Year of manufacture
1994
First used
31 Dec 1994
MOT status
MOT expired on 29 May 2026
Latest MOT test
30 May 2025 (Pass)

Mileage history

L98 XLM was last recorded at 155,038 miles on 30 May 2025, 681 miles more than at the previous MOT on 22 Jul 2024.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
154,357 miles · 22 Jul 2024
Between the last two tests
681 miles
Average per year
2,467 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2025 – 155,038 miles
  • 2024 – 154,357 miles
  • 2023 – 152,095 miles
  • 2022 – 152,087 miles
  • 2021 – 149,235 miles
  • 2020 – 144,507 miles
  • 2019 – 140,712 miles
  • 2018 – 138,360 miles
  • 2017 – 136,158 miles
  • 2016 – 133,624 miles
  • 2015 – 129,824 miles
  • 2014 – 126,731 miles
  • 2013 – 125,208 miles
  • 2012 – 122,719 miles
  • 2011 – 120,817 miles
  • 2010 – 118,827 miles
  • 2009 – 117,065 miles
  • 2008 – 114,173 miles
  • 2007 – 111,852 miles
  • 2006 – 109,526 miles
  • 2005 – 106,856 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass155,038 milesPassed on retest after failing earlier that day

No defects or advisories were recorded.

What MOT advisories mean

Recurring issues

Items recorded at more than one earlier MOT but not at the latest one. Repeat advisories can show maintenance that was put off.

  • Service brake efficiency below requirements

    Major2 MOTs, 2022–2025

  • Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2021–2024

  • Nearside Front Wheel bearing has slight play

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2022–2023

  • Offside Front Wheel bearing has slight play

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2022–2023

  • Oil leak, but not excessive

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2022–2023

  • Rear fog lamp not working

    Major2 MOTs, 2019–2022

Full MOT history

27 tests since 17 Nov 2005, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass155,038 miles
    MOT expiry
    29 May 2026
    Odometer
    155,038 miles
    Test number
    209696721778

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  2. Fail155,038 miles (+681)1 dangerous1 major
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    155,038 miles
    Test number
    984839083705
    • DangerousRear Service brake has no recorded effort at a wheel (1.2.1 (a) (ii))
    • MajorService brake efficiency below requirements (1.2.2 (a) (i))

  3. Pass154,357 miles (+2,262)4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    21 Jul 2025
    Odometer
    154,357 miles
    Test number
    970293151225
    • AdvisoryCentral Front Prop shaft bearing has slight play (6.1.7 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Outer Vehicle structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security outer sill corroded (6.2.2 (d) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

  4. Pass152,095 miles (+8)4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    20 Jul 2024
    Odometer
    152,095 miles
    Test number
    891648097622
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisorySurface rust over chassis

  5. Fail152,087 miles (+2,852)1 dangerous12 major3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    152,087 miles
    Test number
    733800680324
    • DangerousParking brake efficiency less than 50% of the required value (1.4.2 (a) (ii))
    • MajorFront Brake disc significantly and obviously worn (1.1.14 (a) (i))
    • MajorFront Brakes imbalanced across an axle (1.2.1 (b) (i))
    • MajorNearside Front Lower Suspension component ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))
    • MajorNearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))
    • MajorNearside Front Upper Suspension component ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))
    • MajorNearside Headlamp aim too low and too far to the left. (4.1.2 (a))
    • MajorNearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))
    • MajorOffside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))
    • MajorRear Brakes imbalanced across an axle (1.2.1 (b) (i))
    • MajorRear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))
    • MajorService brake efficiency below requirements (1.2.2 (a) (i))
    • MajorSteering linkage ball joint has excessive play steering arm ball joint from box (2.1.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  6. Pass149,235 miles (+4,728)4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    2 Nov 2022
    Odometer
    149,235 miles
    Test number
    573138010343
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

  7. Pass144,507 miles (+3,795)1 minor2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    2 Nov 2021
    Odometer
    144,507 miles
    Test number
    275700026348
    • MinorOffside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

  8. Pass140,712 miles
    MOT expiry
    2 Nov 2020
    Odometer
    140,712 miles
    Test number
    493989805724

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  9. Fail140,712 miles (+2,352)1 major
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    140,712 miles
    Test number
    506733032489
    • MajorRear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))

  10. Pass138,360 miles (+2,202)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    2 Nov 2019
    Odometer
    138,360 miles
    Test number
    929295333849
    • AdvisoryNearside rear tyre a little worn on outside edge

  11. Pass136,158 miles (+2,534)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    2 Nov 2018
    Odometer
    136,158 miles
    Test number
    135415384592
    • AdvisoryNearside front tyre worn on outside edge

  12. Pass133,624 miles (+3,800)4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    2 Nov 2017
    Odometer
    133,624 miles
    Test number
    328212625108
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside handbrake low
    • AdvisoryRear Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)
    • AdvisoryBrake fluid low

  13. Pass129,824 miles (+3,093)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    1 Nov 2016
    Odometer
    129,824 miles
    Test number
    291222148209
    • AdvisorySlight play found in steering joints

  14. Pass126,731 miles (+23)
    MOT expiry
    15 Dec 2015
    Odometer
    126,731 miles
    Test number
    869859544392

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  15. Fail126,708 miles (+1,500)3 failures
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    126,708 miles
    Test number
    545564144332
    • FailureNearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
    • FailureRear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)
    • FailureRear fog lamp tell tale not working (1.3.1b)

  16. Pass125,208 miles
    MOT expiry
    15 Dec 2014
    Odometer
    125,208 miles
    Test number
    495457043445

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  17. Fail125,205 miles (+2,486)2 failures
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    125,205 miles
    Test number
    448817343343
    • FailureOffside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)
    • FailureParking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

  18. Pass122,719 miles (+1,902)4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    15 Dec 2013
    Odometer
    122,719 miles
    Test number
    756862842381
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)
    • AdvisoryNearside Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Upper Suspension arm ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

  19. Pass120,817 miles (+1,990)
    MOT expiry
    15 Dec 2012
    Odometer
    120,817 miles
    Test number
    447311241384

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  20. Pass118,827 miles (+76)
    MOT expiry
    15 Dec 2011
    Odometer
    118,827 miles
    Test number
    944120050353

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  21. Fail118,751 miles (+1,686)2 failures
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    118,751 miles
    Test number
    951682520325
    • FailureOffside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)
    • FailureParking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

  22. Pass117,065 miles (+2,892)
    MOT expiry
    30 Nov 2010
    Odometer
    117,065 miles
    Test number
    684080839338

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  23. Pass114,173 miles (+2,321)
    MOT expiry
    30 Nov 2009
    Odometer
    114,173 miles
    Test number
    383506028304

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  24. Pass111,852 miles (+2,326)
    MOT expiry
    30 Nov 2008
    Odometer
    111,852 miles
    Test number
    592957427330

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  25. Pass109,526 miles (+37)
    MOT expiry
    30 Nov 2007
    Odometer
    109,526 miles
    Test number
    510925236386

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  26. Fail109,489 miles (+2,633)1 failure
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    109,489 miles
    Test number
    212616126355
    • FailureBall joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

  27. Pass106,856 miles
    MOT expiry
    18 Nov 2006
    Odometer
    106,856 miles
    Test number
    843541725384

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about L98 XLM

Does L98 XLM currently have a valid MOT?
No. The MOT on L98 XLM expired on 29 May 2026, according to DVSA records.
When is the MOT due on L98 XLM?
The MOT on L98 XLM expired on 29 May 2026. It can only be driven to a pre-booked MOT test or to repairs needed to pass one.
What mileage has L98 XLM done?
L98 XLM was recorded at 155,038 miles at its MOT on 30 May 2025, an average of 2,467 miles a year.
Has L98 XLM ever failed its MOT?
Yes. L98 XLM has failed 7 of its 27 MOT tests, most recently on 30 May 2025.
Has the mileage on L98 XLM ever gone down?
No. The odometer reading went up or stayed the same at every MOT test on record. Service records are still worth checking.
What did the latest MOT on L98 XLM find?
L98 XLM passed its latest MOT on 30 May 2025 with no defects or advisories recorded.

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