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AF08 PNV

2008 Dodge (usa) Caliber SE D

Red Diesel 1968cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires19 Sep 2022
Tests15 (9 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

58,306 mi
Last recorded58,306 miles
Recorded on20 Sep 2021
Typical for 2008 Dodge (usa) Caliber SE D76,299 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAF08 PNV
MakeDodge (usa)
ModelCaliber SE D
Year2008
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,968cc

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MOT History

9 pass 6 fail
Pass 20 Sep 2021 58,306 miles

Nearside Front Suspension rod ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Front Suspension rod ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Pass 21 Feb 2020 55,497 miles

Nearside Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin uneven wear across axle (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Rear Inner Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened faces (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Rear bumper loose and damaged

slight movement in rear suspension

under trays fitted

Fail 20 Feb 2020 55,487 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Headlamp not working on main beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

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

Nearside Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin uneven wear across axle (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Rear Inner Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened faces (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Rear bumper loose and damaged

slight movement in rear suspension

under trays fitted

Pass 8 Feb 2019 50,567 miles

Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt x2 ()

Nearside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

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

Fail 7 Feb 2019 50,566 miles

Front Headlamp not working on main beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Rear Windscreen wiper not working (3.4 (a))

Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt x2 ()

Nearside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

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

Pass 7 Mar 2018 48,146 miles

child seat fitted

windscreen damaged

Fail 9 Feb 2018 48,146 miles

Battery insecure (1.9.1)

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Nearside Rear Inner Tie bar/rod rubber bush bonding deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Front Obligatory mirror insecure (8.1.1)

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

Offside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Rear Inner Tie bar/rod rubber bush bonding deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Central Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt x2 ()

Pass 2 Jul 2016 37,293 miles
Fail 24 Jun 2016 37,098 miles

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Front Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Fail 20 Jun 2015 30,502 miles

Battery insecure (1.9.1)

Pass 20 Jun 2015 30,502 miles
Pass 20 Jun 2014 27,882 miles
Fail 19 Jun 2014 27,882 miles

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

Pass 2 Dec 2013 27,856 miles

Nail in nearside rear tyre

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

Pass 3 Feb 2012 23,512 miles

How Reliable is the Dodge (usa) Caliber SE D?

Based on 3,065 MOT tests across 231 vehicles.

66.3%
Pass Rate
7,957
Miles/Year
20
Year Lifespan
231
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Track rod end ball joint has excessive play 159
Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint 134
position lamp(s) not working 124
Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak 118
Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 115
Full Dodge (usa) Caliber SE D reliability report

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AF08 PNV is a 2008 Dodge (usa) Caliber SE D in Red with a 1,968cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60%.

Across all 2008 Dodge (usa) Caliber SE D models, the average MOT pass rate is 65.4% with a typical mileage of 76,299 miles. This particular vehicle has a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

The most common reason a Dodge (usa) Caliber SE D fails its MOT is track rod end ball joint has excessive play, accounting for 159 recorded failures. If you're considering buying AF08 PNV, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

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

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AF08 PNV is a 2008 Dodge (usa) Caliber SE D, first registered on 7 March 2008.

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