Mechanical Condition Report

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  • VIN: 1C6RR7GT8DS544964
  • MAKE Ram
  • MODEL 1500
  • YEAR 2013
  • MILES 105,282

Inspector

  • Laura M
  • 4,491 BlueStar Inspections

Inspection Photos

Industry Awards (19)

  • Most Ideal Popular Brand (Auto Pacific)
  • Pickup Truck of the Year (Autobytel)
  • All-Star (Automobile Magazine)
  • Best of the Year: Nominee (Cars.com)
  • Best Bet: Pickup Trucks (Cars.com)
  • Best Buy (Consumer Guide Automotive)
  • Top 10 Least Expensive Trucks (Edmunds)
  • Top 10 Most Fuel-Efficient Trucks (Edmunds)
  • Top Recommended Trucks (Edmunds)
  • Automotive Performance, Execution and Layout (APEAL) Study: Top Models in Segment (J.D. Power and Associates)
  • Truck of the Year (Motor Trend)
  • Driver's Choice Award: Best Pickup Truck (MotorWeek)
  • North American Truck of the Year (North American Car of the Year)
  • Automotive Excellence Awards: Hauling (Popular Mechanics)
  • Full-Size Pickup Truck of Texas (Texas Auto Writers Association)
  • Truck Line of Texas (Texas Auto Writers Association)
  • Truck of Texas (Texas Auto Writers Association)
  • Best Car to Buy - Nominee (The Car Connection)
  • Best Full Size Pickup Trucks (US News)

Inspection Checklist

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Powertrain

Ignition / Electrical

Body / Frame / Exterior / Interior

  •   Dash / Displays / Entertainment / Navigation / Security & Info Systems See Details
  • Intelligent / Smart Systems
  •   Interior lighting / Courtesy Lights See Details
  • Glove Box / Storage Compartment / Cup Holders
  •   Interior / Power Accessories See Details
  • Door(s) / Gate / Hood / Hatch / Handles & Latches
  • Hood / Gate / Hatch / Trunk / Deck Lid Support
  • Body / Body Component / Weatherstrip / Moldings
  • Trunk / Rear Compartment
  • Engine Compartment
  • Frame / Undercarriage
  • Environmental Damage

Fluid Leaks / Level / Condition

TESTS AND MEASUREMENTS

Fluids

Engine Oil

Full Dirty

Transmission Fluid

Full Clean

Coolant

Full Acceptable

Brake Fluid

Full Acceptable

Washer Fluid

Acceptable Acceptable

Transfer Case Fluid

Acceptable Acceptable

Front Differential Fluid

Full Clean

Rear Differential Fluid

Full Dirty

Filters

Engine Air Filter

Acceptable

Cabin Air Filter

Not Applicable

Vehicle not equipped with filter

Battery

Battery

Good

Emissions

Monitor Status

Not ready

Tires and Brakes

Driver Front

15/32 inch
Acceptable
7/32 inch
Acceptable

Driver Rear

4/32 inch
Near end of life
10/32 inch
Acceptable

Passenger Front

15/32 inch
Acceptable
10/32 inch
Acceptable

Passenger Rear

2/32 inch
Replace
10/32 inch
Acceptable

INSPECTOR COMMENTS AND PHOTOS

  • Passed
  • Safety
  • Emissions
  • Other
  • Additional Info

Test Drive

Inspection Point
Result
Inspector Comments
Inspector Comments

Steering wheel is off center when driving straight.

(To the left, Minor, Advise alignment check)

Shimmy / vibration can be felt when driving.

(In steering wheel, In seat, In floor, Minor, Likely due to the type of tires. )

Audible tire noise present. (Humming sound)

Safety / Vision

Inspection Point
Result
Inspector Comments
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Check engine light is on.

(Solid light)

Warning light / message on dash is on.

(Lamp out warning)

Inspection Point
Result
Inspector Comments

Brake light does not function properly.

(3rd (center) is completely inoperative)

Fuel / Emissions / Exhaust

Inspection Point
Result
Inspector Comments
Inspector Comments

Emissions monitor(s) not ready at time of inspection. This does not necessarily mean there is an issue. Vehicle may simply need to complete a drive cycle.

(CAT (catalyst), Evap (evaporative) , O2S (oxgen sensor))

Check engine light is currently on with data trouble code(s) present in vehicle ECM.

(P0305)

HVAC / Cooling

Inspection Point
Result
Inspector Comments
Inspector Comments

Heater does not function properly.

(Blows somewhat warm but not hot, Passenger side blows hot. Driver side blows cool. )

Wheels / Tires / Brakes

Inspection Point
Result
Inspector Comments
 Spare Tire / Jack / Lug Wrench / Hardware
Inspector Comments

Jack / lug wrench / emergency hardware appears missing.

(Jack and lug wrench missing)

Inspection Point
Result
Inspector Comments

Vehicle is all-wheel drive and the tread difference between rear and front tires is 3/32nds or more.

Ignition / Electrical

Inspection Point
Result
Inspector Comments
Inspector Comments

There is a rough running condition present at time of inspection and vehicle has surpassed manufacturer's recommended service life for spark plugs.

(Check engine light is on with a misfire code. )

Body / Frame / Exterior / Interior

Inspection Point
Result
Inspector Comments
 Dash / Displays / Entertainment / Navigation / Security & Info Systems
Inspector Comments

Radio / Radio component does not function properly.

(Antenna is missing)

Inspection Point
Result
 Interior lighting / Courtesy Lights
Inspector Comments

Courtesy light inoperative.

(Under hood)

Inspection Point
Result
 Interior / Power Accessories
Inspector Comments

Left power / manual side view mirror does not function properly.

(Mirror fold feature works intermittently. Left side adjustment works intermittently. )

Heated / Cooled seat does not function properly.

(Heated, Left, Right, Front, Inoperative)

Fluid Leaks / Level / Condition

Inspection Point
Result
Inspector Comments
Inspector Comments

There appears to be a minor active fluid leak with drops hanging / wetness from the leak area. It is not actively dripping on the ground during the inspection.

(Transfer case fluid)

Inspection Point
Result
Inspector Comments

Rear differential fluid.

Other

Inspection Point
Result
Inspector Comments
 Positive vehicle appearance / condition observations
Inspector Comments

Undercarriage appears free from visible damage

Inspection Point
Result
 Positive vehicle performance characteristics
Inspector Comments

Heater and air conditioning performed well

4x4 functioned well in all ranges

Inspection Point
Result
 Frequently removed, lost or misplaced item present at the time of inspection
Inspector Comments

Owner's manual

Inspection Point
Result
 Positive test results at time of inspection
Inspector Comments

Battery passed the health test and terminals are free from corrosion

Brake fluid water content tests acceptable

Coolant temperature protection level tests acceptable

Inspection Point
Result
 Frequently removed item present at the time of inspection
Inspector Comments

Vehicle Emission Control Information (VECI) label is present under hood

Inspection Point
Result
 Right front upper ball joint has very minor play. Advise monitoring.
Inspector Comments

 

Inspection Point
Result
 Driver inboard pad is measuring at 7/32 and outboard pad is measuring at 10/32. Advise monitoring.
Inspector Comments

 

Inspection Point
Result
 Left side running board is missing hardware.
Inspector Comments

 

Inspection Point
Result
 Aftermarket market lights installed.
Inspector Comments

 

Inspection Point
Result
 Interior has cosmetic damage.
Inspector Comments

 

Comments

Inspection Comments

All safety components of this vehicle were marked "acceptable" at the time of inspection.

At the time of inspection, all on-board diagnostic (OBD) readiness monitors were ready, the check engine light was operational with key on but not illuminated with engine running, and emissions components were marked "acceptable."

Seller Comments

This vehicle has new cabin and engine air filters. We also changed the oil.