BADVIN vehicle history report for
1998 DODGE RAM 1500VIN: 1B7HC16Y1WS701804
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Photos
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Sales History
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Sale Prices
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27 entries
Market report
Price analytics
Historical Records
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Available historical records for VIN 1B7HC16Y1WS701804
Latest reported mileage: 978 mi
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2023-12-04
6 months ago
88,315 mi
Fire damage reported: minor damage
Vandalism damage reported
Damage to front
Vandalism damage reported
Damage to front
2021-12-23
2 years ago
15,592 mi
Damage reported: minor to moderate damage
Damage to right rear
Damage to rear
Damage to right rear
Damage to rear
2020-10-31
4 years ago
26,069 mi
New owner reported
REBUILT TITLE ISSUED
REBUILT TITLE ISSUED
VIN Factory Options
Found 150 factory options in 35 categories
Factory Options
ENGINE
- 5.2L (318) MPI V8 "MAGNUM" ENGINE
- 8 Cylinder Engine
Vehicle Equipment
Air Bag - Frontal
- Driver Air Bag
- Passenger Air Bag
- Passenger Air Bag On/Off Switch
Audio
- AM/FM Stereo
Brakes
- ABS
- Front Disc/Rear Drum Brakes
Convenience
- Intermittent Wipers
- Power Outlet
- Variable Speed Intermittent Wipers
Drivetrain
- Rear Wheel Drive
Engine
- 5.2L (318) MPI V8 "MAGNUM" ENGINE
- 8 Cylinder Engine
Fuel
- Gasoline Fuel
Steering
- Power Steering
Tire - Front
- Tires - Front All-Season
Tire - Rear
- Tires - Rear All-Season
Tire - Spare
- Conventional Spare Tire
Equipment Details
MECHANICAL
- (4) bright trim rings/hub center
- 117-amp alternator
- 3.21 axle ratio
- 600-amp maintenance-free battery
- 6400# GVWR (3650 front/3800 rear), springs (3650 front/3800 rear), axles (3650 front/3900 rear)
- Conventional spare tire w/winch spare tire carrier
- Exhaust emission control system
- Front stabilizer bar
- HD front/rear shock absorbers
- Pwr front disc/rear drum brakes
- Rear wheel drive
- Solid rear axle w/longitudinal leaf springs
- Stainless steel exhaust system
- Variable assist pwr steering
EXTERIOR
- Aerodynamic halogen headlamps
- Bright front/rear bumpers w/step pads
- Bright grille
- Corrosion resistant zinc-coated galvanized steel w/anti-chip coating
- Dual black manual 6" X 9" exterior mirrors
- Front air dam
- Removable tailgate w/caliper latches, color-keyed "Dodge" decal
- Tinted glass windows
- Variable speed intermittent windshield wipers
INTERIOR
- 2-spoke steering wheel
- Black vinyl floor covering
- Cab back panel stowage
- Cargo lamp
- Cigar lighter w/pwr outlet
- Color-keyed full length door trim panels w/armrests (1997)
- Dash insulation liner
- Day/night rearview mirror
- Dual color-keyed vinyl sun visors w/center supports (1997)
- Dual-opening retractable cup holder
- Fasten seat belts/key-in-ignition/headlamps-on warning buzzer (1997)
- Fixed antenna
- Hood release in cab
- Instrument cluster-inc: 120/125 MPH primary speedometer
- Passenger assist handle
- Shift indicator warning lamp
- Storage tray
- Voltmeter, trip odometer, oil pressure/engine temp gauges (1997)
SAFETY
- Color-keyed unibelt restraint system w/center lap belt (1997)
- Driver/passenger "Next Generation" air bags w/passenger on/off switch
- Dual note electric horn
- Shoulder belt height adjusters
- Side-guard door beams
Chassis
Brakes
- Brake Type - Power
- Disc - Front (Yes or ) - Yes
- Drum - Rear (Yes or ) - Yes
- Front Brake Rotor Diam x Thickness - 11.6 x 1.26 in
- Rear Drum Diam x Width - 11.0 x 2.0 in
Frame
- Frame Type - Ladder
Fuel Tank
- Fuel Tank Capacity, Approx - gal
- Fuel Tank Location - Inboard Frame Rails
Steering
- Steering Type - Variable Pwr
- Turning Diameter - Curb to Curb - ft
Suspension
- Axle Capacity - Front - 3650 lbs
- Axle Capacity - Rear - 3900 lbs
- Axle Ratio (:1) - Rear -
- Axle Type - Rear - Semi-Floating
- Shock Absorber Diameter - Front - 31.8 mm
- Shock Absorber Diameter - Rear - 31.8 mm
- Spring Capacity - Front - 3650 lbs
- Spring Capacity - Rear - 3800 lbs
- Suspension Type - Front - Wide Track
- Suspension Type - Rear - Leaf Spring
Tires
- Front Tire Capacity - lbs
- Rear Tire Capacity - lbs
- Revolutions/Mile @ 45 mph - Front - Rev/Mile
- Revolutions/Mile @ 45 mph - Rear - Rev/Mile
- Revolutions/Mile @ 45 mph - Spare - Rev/Mile
- Spare Tire Capacity - lbs
Trailering
- Dead Weight Hitch - Max Tongue Wt. - 500 lbs
- Dead Weight Hitch - Max Trailer Wt. - 5000 lbs
- Wt Distributing Hitch - Max Tongue Wt. - 700 lbs
- Wt Distributing Hitch - Max Trailer Wt. - 10,000 lbs
Weight Information
- Curb Weight - Front - lbs
- Curb Weight - Rear - lbs
- Gross Axle Wt Rating - Front - 3650 lbs
- Gross Axle Wt Rating - Rear - 3800 lbs
- Gross Combined Wt Rating - lbs
- Gross Vehicle Weight Rating Cap - 6400 lbs
Wheels
- Spare Wheel Material - Steel
- Spare Wheel Size - 16 x 7.0 in
Dimensions
Cargo Area Dimensions
- Cargo Box (Area) Height - 19.4 in
- Cargo Box Length @ Floor - in
- Cargo Box Width @ Floor - 64.2 in
- Cargo Box Width @ Top, Rear - 60.4 in
- Cargo Box Width @ Wheelhousings - 50.0 in
- Cargo Volume - ft³
- Tailgate Width - 60.4 in
Exterior Dimensions
- Cab to Axle - in
- Cab to End of Frame - in
- Front Bumper to Back of Cab - 116.9 in
- Ground Clearance, Front - in
- Ground Clearance, Rear - 7.6 in
- Ground to Top of Load Floor - in
- Height, Overall - in
- Length, Overall w/o rear bumper - in
- Overhang, Front - 37.9 in
- Overhang, Rear w/o bumper - in
- Wheelbase - in
- Width, Max w/o mirrors - 79.3 in
Interior Dimensions
- Front Head Room - 40.2 in
- Front Hip Room - 65.6 in
- Front Leg Room - 41.0 in
- Front Shoulder Room - 66.0 in
- Passenger Capacity - 3
Powertrain
Cooling System
- Total Cooling System Capacity - 20.0 qts
Electrical
- Cold Cranking Amps @ 0° F (Primary) -
- Maximum Alternator Capacity (amps) -
- Maximum Alternator Watts -
Engine
- Displacement - 5.2L/318
- Engine Order Code - ELF
- Engine Type - Gas V8
- Fuel System - MPI
- SAE Net Horsepower @ RPM - 230 @ 4400
- SAE Net Torque @ RPM - 300 @ 3200
Mileage
- EPA Fuel Economy Est - City - 13 MPG
- EPA Fuel Economy Est - Hwy - 18 MPG
Transmission
- Clutch Size - in
- Drivetrain - Rear Wheel Drive
- Fifth Gear Ratio (:1) -
- First Gear Ratio (:1) -
- Fourth Gear Ratio (:1) -
- Reverse Ratio (:1) -
- Second Gear Ratio (:1) -
- Third Gear Ratio (:1) -
- Trans Type -
Summary
Summary
- Vehicle Name - Dodge Ram 1500
Vehicle
Vehicle
- Country of Origin - United States Reserved
| Year | 1998 |
| Title | Hidden text |
| ODO | 6226 mi (Hidden text) |
| Loss | Hidden text |
| Damage | Hidden text |
| Estimated Retail Value | $1733 |
| Seller | Hidden text |
| Location | Knoxville, TN, 37922 |
| Date | ended 5 years ago sold for $830 |
| Sale Website Type | salvage or insurance auction |
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Tech Specs
| Color | Blue |
| Transmission | Automatic |
| Engine | 5.2L V8 FI OHV 16V F2 |
| Cylinders | 8 Cyl |
| Drive | Rear Wheel Drive |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline |
Model Analytics & Market Report
We've analyzed more than 2,400 sales records of this model and here are some numbers.
The average price for new (MSRP) 1998 DODGE RAM 1500 in 1998 was $14,899.
The average price for used 1998 DODGE RAM 1500 nowadays in 2024 is $6,000 which is 40% from the original price.
Estimated mileage driven per year is 9,346 miles.
For this model we also have depreciation curve, photos, list of features and options, and other analytics.
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Depreciation
The graph below is a depreciation curve for 1998 DODGE RAM 1500. It shows how much this model looses per year in price. This analytics is calculated using sales records from BADVIN database.
The table below shows average price for used 1998 DODGE RAM 1500 in each year since the year of manufacturing, current year price and projected price in the future years.
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| Year | Average Mileage | Average Price | % Left | % Lost | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1998 MSRP | 0 mi | $14,899 | — | — | 100% | 0% |
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Price vs Mileage
The graph below shows how mileage affects the price for 1998 DODGE RAM 1500. This data was calculated using sales records from BADVIN database.
The table below shows average price for used 1998 DODGE RAM 1500 by mileage and number of sales.
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| Mileage | Average Price | Sample Size |
|---|---|---|
| 65,000 mi | $10,990 | 26 sales |
| 70,000 mi | $8,584 | 14 sales |
| 75,000 mi | $7,498 | 10 sales |
| 80,000 mi | $7,999 | 55 sales |
| 85,000 mi | $9,980 | 22 sales |
| 90,000 mi | $8,589 | 19 sales |
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VIN Decoder — 27 records
Engine
Displacement (CC)
Engine displacement (in cubic centimeters) is the volume swept by all the pistons inside the cylinders of a reciprocating engine in a single movement from top dead center to bottom dead center.
5200.0
Displacement (CI)
Engine displacement (in cubic inches) is the volume swept by all the pistons inside the cylinders of a reciprocating engine in a single movement from top dead center to bottom dead center.
317.32346929260
Displacement (L)
Engine displacement (in liters) is the volume swept by all the pistons inside the cylinders of a reciprocating engine in a single movement from top dead center to bottom dead center.
5.2
Engine Configuration
Engine configuration defines how engine cylinders are arranged. Common values are V6 for V-shaped arrangement, I4 or L4 for in-line arrangement.
V-Shaped
Engine Number of Cylinders
This is a numerical field to store the number of cylinders in an engine. Common values for passenger cars are 4 or 6.
8
Exterior / Body
Body Class
Body Class presents the body type based on 49 CFR 565.12(b): "Body type means the general configuration or shape of a vehicle distinguished by such characteristics as the number of doors or windows, cargo-carrying features and the roofline (e.g., sedan, fastback, hatchback)." Definitions are not provided for individual body types in the regulation.
Pickup
Exterior / Dimension
Gross Vehicle Weight Rating From
Gross vehicle weight rating (GVWR) is the maximum operating weight of a vehicle including the vehicle's chassis, body, engine, engine fluids, fuel, accessories, driver, passengers and cargo, but excluding that of the trailers. Per 49 CFR 565.15, Class 1 is further broken down to Class A-D; Class 2 is further broken down to Class E-H. This field captures the lower bound of GVWR range for the vehicle.
Class 2E: 6,001 - 7,000 lb (2,722 - 3,175 kg)
General
DODGE
Model
Per 49 CFR 565, Model means a name that a manufacturer applies to a family of vehicles of the same type, make, line, series and body type.
Ram
Model Year
If the model year (MY) is supplied when the VIN is decoded, such as from a crash report or a vehicle registration record, the MY value will be the supplied MY, even if the MY decoded from the VIN differs from the supplied MY. If the MY is not supplied when the VIN is decoded, the MY value will be decoded from the 10th character in the VIN.
1998
Plant City
This data element captures the city of the manufacturing plant where the manufacturer affixes the VIN.
WARREN
Plant Company Name
This data element captures the name of the company that owns the manufacturing plant where the manufacturer affixes the VIN.
Dodge City Assembly
Plant Country
This data element captures the country of the manufacturing plant where the manufacturer affixes the VIN.
UNITED STATES (USA)
Plant State
This data element captures the State or Province name within the Plant Country of the manufacturing plant where the manufacturer affixes the VIN.
MICHIGAN
Internal
Mechanical / Brake
Mechanical / Drivetrain
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Frequently asked questions
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A lemon title, if issued, indicates repeated, unfixable issues, significantly affecting the usability and resale value of the 1998 DODGE RAM 1500, if such a title is applied.
