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230 NTG

2008 Dodge Caliber

Blue Diesel 1968cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires4 Feb 2027
Tests33 (28 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate84.8%

Mileage

134,701 mi
Last recorded134,701 miles
Recorded on5 Feb 2026
Typical for 2008 Dodge Caliber59,760 mi

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Vehicle Details

Registration230 NTG
MakeDodge
ModelCaliber
Year2008
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,968cc

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MOT History

28 pass 5 fail
Pass 5 Feb 2026 134,701 miles
Pass 21 Jan 2026 177,256 miles

Nearside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement trailing arm (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Fail 20 Jan 2026 177,210 miles

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement trailing arm (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 14 Jan 2025 165,611 miles

Nearside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement trailing arm front bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Rear coil springs slightly corroded

Pass 25 Nov 2024 132,993 miles
Fail 17 Oct 2024 132,993 miles

Offside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 17 Jan 2024 151,533 miles

Nearside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement trailing arm front bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Rear coil springs slightly corroded

Rear exhaust section corroded

Rear tyres slightly deteriorated

Fail 17 Jan 2024 151,533 miles

Nearside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement trailing arm front bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Rear coil springs slightly corroded

Rear exhaust section corroded

Rear tyres slightly deteriorated

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

Pass 9 Oct 2023 129,070 miles
Pass 14 Jan 2023 137,505 miles

Central Front Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Offside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Pass 20 Oct 2022 124,966 miles
Pass 15 Jan 2022 129,598 miles
Pass 25 Oct 2021 123,059 miles
Pass 13 Jan 2021 124,642 miles
Pass 5 Oct 2020 121,794 miles
Pass 11 Jan 2020 119,348 miles

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 7 Oct 2019 117,913 miles
Pass 16 Jan 2019 112,877 miles
Pass 5 Oct 2018 111,010 miles
Pass 17 Jan 2018 105,755 miles
Pass 28 Sep 2017 103,019 miles
Pass 13 Jan 2017 97,597 miles
Pass 5 Oct 2016 94,396 miles
Fail 5 Oct 2016 94,396 miles

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Pass 11 Jan 2016 87,794 miles
Pass 14 Sep 2015 82,915 miles
Pass 20 Jan 2015 78,051 miles
Pass 16 Oct 2014 72,996 miles
Pass 4 Mar 2014 64,955 miles

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

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

Pass 18 Oct 2013 59,983 miles

Nearside Rear Trailing arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Trailing arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Fail 15 Oct 2013 59,931 miles

Front brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear Trailing arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Rear Trailing arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Pass 23 Oct 2012 51,244 miles

Nearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Pass 24 Oct 2011 41,867 miles

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

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

both front brake discs are corroded on inner edges

rear brake discs are starting to corrode

How Reliable is the Dodge Caliber?

Based on 69,277 MOT tests across 4,774 vehicles.

66.6%
Pass Rate
6,551
Miles/Year
20
Year Lifespan
4,774
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint 3,411
Track rod end ball joint has excessive play 2,848
position lamp(s) not working 2,392
Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 2,311
Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak 2,006
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230 NTG is a 2008 Dodge Caliber in Blue with a 1,968cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 33 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 84.8%.

Across all 2008 Dodge Caliber models, the average MOT pass rate is 67.4% with a typical mileage of 59,760 miles. This particular vehicle has performed better than the average for its year.

The most common reason a Dodge Caliber fails its MOT is suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint, accounting for 3,411 recorded failures. If you're considering buying 230 NTG, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Dodge Caliber typically stays on UK roads for around 20 years. At 18 years old, this Dodge Caliber is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was 230 NTG registered?

230 NTG is a 2008 Dodge Caliber, first registered on 27 October 2008.

Is 230 NTG safe to buy?

The MOT history for 230 NTG shows 33 tests with a 84.8% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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