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GF08 FVH

2008 Dodge (usa) Caliber Sxt Sport A

Red Petrol 1998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires18 Jan 2022
Tests19 (10 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate52.6%

Mileage

85,320 mi
Last recorded85,320 miles
Recorded on19 Jan 2021
Typical for 2008 Dodge (usa) Caliber Sxt Sport A58,479 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGF08 FVH
MakeDodge (usa)
ModelCaliber Sxt Sport A
Year2008
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,998cc

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MOT History

10 pass 9 fail
Pass 19 Jan 2021 85,320 miles

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

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

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

Pass 6 Sep 2019 74,249 miles

Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

Nearside Front Window excessively tinted but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (b) (i))

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

Nearside Rear Outer Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive Sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Front Window excessively tinted but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (b) (i))

Oil Light - Flashes

Fail 4 Sep 2019 74,246 miles

Nearside Outer Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced Sill (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Lower Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn Front Arm - Inner Bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Outer Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced Sill (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Lower Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn Front Arm - Inner Bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Outer Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength Sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Sub-frame attachment bracket/mounting insecure Rear Bolt (5.3.3 (a) (i))

Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

Nearside Front Window excessively tinted but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (b) (i))

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

Nearside Rear Outer Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive Sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Front Window excessively tinted but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (b) (i))

Oil Light - Flashes

Fail 19 Aug 2019 74,229 miles

Offside Rear Sub-frame attachment bracket/mounting missing Subframe mounting bolt missing (5.3.3 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Central Stop lamp(s) non-obligatory stop lamp not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Window excessively tinted but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Outer sidewall cracked (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Window excessively tinted but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (b) (i))

Offside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Oil level on minimum and oil warning light flickers occasionally

Pass 9 Aug 2018 69,448 miles

Window excessively tinted but not adversely affecting driver's view both front side windows. possibly hazardous in low light. suggest removal. (3.2 (b) (i))

centre stop not working.

Fail 8 Aug 2018 69,426 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak at upper seal. (5.3.2 (b))

Window excessively tinted but not adversely affecting driver's view both front side windows. possibly hazardous in low light. suggest removal. (3.2 (b) (i))

centre stop not working.

Pass 10 Aug 2017 63,455 miles

Exhaust noisy (7.1.4)

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

Fail 8 Aug 2017 63,398 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Nearside Rear Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure on outer side wall (4.1.D.1b)

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

Exhaust noisy (7.1.4)

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

Pass 11 Aug 2016 59,780 miles
Fail 2 Aug 2016 59,690 miles

Offside Rear Wheel nut(s) missing (4.2.A.1e)

Nearside windscreen wiper split

Pass 24 Aug 2015 53,454 miles

Nearside Front inner edge worn

Fail 19 Aug 2015 53,351 miles

Offside Front Inner Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

Nearside Front inner edge worn

Pass 19 Aug 2014 48,442 miles

Nearside front tyre worn on inner edge

Fail 15 Aug 2014 48,353 miles

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

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

Offside rear tyre perished (outer wall cracking)

Pass 16 Aug 2013 42,592 miles
Fail 16 Aug 2013 42,592 miles

Nearside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Exhaust noisy (7.1.4)

excessivly long bolt fitted to nearside front wheel

Pass 24 Aug 2012 38,195 miles
Fail 23 Aug 2012 38,174 miles

Nearside Outer Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

Nearside Inner Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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

Offside Inner Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

nearside front tyre on 3mm tread depth

Pass 25 Aug 2011 32,453 miles

pedel has long travel stationary road test brakes very good gd and ib second op

How Reliable is the Dodge (usa) Caliber Sxt Sport A?

Based on 3,260 MOT tests across 220 vehicles.

68.2%
Pass Rate
5,930
Miles/Year
20
Year Lifespan
220
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint 148
Track rod end ball joint has excessive play 115
position lamp(s) not working 99
Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 89
suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint 66
Full Dodge (usa) Caliber Sxt Sport A reliability report

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GF08 FVH is a 2008 Dodge (usa) Caliber Sxt Sport A in Red with a 1,998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 52.6%.

Across all 2008 Dodge (usa) Caliber Sxt Sport A models, the average MOT pass rate is 66.8% with a typical mileage of 58,479 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 Sxt Sport A fails its MOT is suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint, accounting for 148 recorded failures. If you're considering buying GF08 FVH, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

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

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GF08 FVH is a 2008 Dodge (usa) Caliber Sxt Sport A, first registered on 28 March 2008.

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