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BJ08 VGC

2008 Dodge (usa) Caliber Sxt

Orange Petrol 1798cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires5 Oct 2018
Tests10 (8 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

122,796 mi
Last recorded122,796 miles
Recorded on6 Oct 2017
Typical for 2008 Dodge (usa) Caliber Sxt60,380 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBJ08 VGC
MakeDodge (usa)
ModelCaliber Sxt
Year2008
ColourOrange
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,798cc

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MOT History

8 pass 2 fail
Pass 6 Oct 2017 122,796 miles

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

Pass 30 Sep 2016 103,883 miles

Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit Both (4.1.E.1)

Pass 18 Sep 2015 77,079 miles
Fail 17 Sep 2015 77,072 miles

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

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

Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Pass 19 Sep 2014 56,999 miles

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

Fail 18 Sep 2014 56,999 miles

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

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

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

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

Pass 21 Aug 2013 38,992 miles
Pass 22 Aug 2012 24,576 miles
Pass 19 Nov 2011 17,775 miles
Pass 30 Nov 2010 8,077 miles

How Reliable is the Dodge (usa) Caliber Sxt?

Based on 2,850 MOT tests across 213 vehicles.

66.3%
Pass Rate
6,689
Miles/Year
20
Year Lifespan
213
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint 184
position lamp(s) not working 155
Track rod end ball joint has excessive play 138
Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 118
Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak 104
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BJ08 VGC is a 2008 Dodge (usa) Caliber Sxt in Orange with a 1,798cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

Across all 2008 Dodge (usa) Caliber Sxt models, the average MOT pass rate is 66.8% with a typical mileage of 60,380 miles. This particular vehicle has performed better than the average for its year.

The most common reason a Dodge (usa) Caliber Sxt fails its MOT is suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint, accounting for 184 recorded failures. If you're considering buying BJ08 VGC, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

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

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What year was BJ08 VGC registered?

BJ08 VGC is a 2008 Dodge (usa) Caliber Sxt, first registered on 24 April 2008.

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