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ERZ 8979

2009 Dodge (usa) Avenger Sxt Diesel

Silver Diesel 1968cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires26 Nov 2021
Tests16 (9 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate56.3%

Mileage

216,527 mi
Last recorded216,527 miles
Recorded on27 Nov 2020
Typical for 2009 Dodge (usa) Avenger Sxt Diesel80,167 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationERZ 8979
MakeDodge (usa)
ModelAvenger Sxt Diesel
Year2009
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,968cc

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MOT History

9 pass 7 fail
Pass 27 Nov 2020 216,527 miles

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

Front Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.2.1 (b) (i))

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

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

Nearside Non obligatory mirror damaged ()

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

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

Fail 19 Nov 2020 216,443 miles

Central Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle (1.2.1 (b) (i))

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

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

Front Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.2.1 (b) (i))

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

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

Nearside Non obligatory mirror damaged ()

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

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

Pass 21 Nov 2019 198,521 miles
Fail 20 Nov 2019 198,520 miles

Central Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Pass 20 Nov 2018 173,088 miles
Fail 15 Nov 2018 172,772 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 7 Nov 2017 141,291 miles

Coolant leak ()

Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement rear bush (2.4.G.2)

Fail 4 Nov 2017 141,076 miles

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

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

Coolant leak ()

Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement rear bush (2.4.G.2)

Pass 5 Nov 2016 120,167 miles

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

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

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

both rear tyres perished

Pass 31 Oct 2015 86,743 miles

Offside headlight damaged

Fail 26 Oct 2015 86,342 miles

Offside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Offside headlight damaged

Fail 24 Oct 2014 62,068 miles

3rd brakelight not working

Centre Front Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 24 Oct 2014 62,068 miles

3rd brakelight not working

Centre Front Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 1 Nov 2013 57,779 miles

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Fail 29 Oct 2013 57,779 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

Fuel system component leaking (7.2.3) DANGEROUS

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Pass 28 Aug 2012 45,015 miles

ADVISE front lower suspension arm rear bushes starting to split

How Reliable is the Dodge (usa) Avenger Sxt Diesel?

Based on 1,474 MOT tests across 123 vehicles.

72.8%
Pass Rate
7,243
Miles/Year
19
Year Lifespan
123
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 48
position lamp(s) not working 32
Registration plate lamp not working 25
Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick 24
Track rod end ball joint has excessive play 18
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ERZ 8979 is a 2009 Dodge (usa) Avenger Sxt Diesel in Silver with a 1,968cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 56.3%.

Across all 2009 Dodge (usa) Avenger Sxt Diesel models, the average MOT pass rate is 71.1% with a typical mileage of 80,167 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) Avenger Sxt Diesel fails its MOT is tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm, accounting for 48 recorded failures. If you're considering buying ERZ 8979, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Dodge (usa) Avenger Sxt Diesel typically stays on UK roads for around 19 years. At 17 years old, this Dodge (usa) Avenger Sxt Diesel is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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ERZ 8979 is a 2009 Dodge (usa) Avenger Sxt Diesel, first registered on 28 September 2009.

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