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GJ08 HTX

2008 Dodge (usa) Caliber Sxt D

Silver Diesel 1968cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires30 Dec 2025
Tests18 (11 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate61.1%

Mileage

145,189 mi
Last recorded145,189 miles
Recorded on31 Dec 2024
Typical for 2008 Dodge (usa) Caliber Sxt D72,513 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGJ08 HTX
MakeDodge (usa)
ModelCaliber Sxt D
Year2008
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,968cc

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MOT History

11 pass 7 fail
Pass 31 Dec 2024 145,189 miles

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

Parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Rear Suspension component corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

undertrays fitted

Pass 9 Nov 2023 125,023 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Front Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

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

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

under carriage surface rust

Pass 3 Oct 2022 105,549 miles

Exhaust emits excessive smoke or vapour but not likely to obscure the vision of other road users (8.2.2.2 (c))

General underbody corrosion front and rear

Off side outer sill corroded/poorly repaired

Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated Off side front (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Track rod end ball joint has slight play Near side front (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Rear tyres (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Fail 3 Oct 2022 105,549 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

Exhaust emits excessive smoke or vapour but not likely to obscure the vision of other road users (8.2.2.2 (c))

General underbody corrosion front and rear

Off side outer sill corroded/poorly repaired

Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated Off side front (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Track rod end ball joint has slight play Near side front (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Rear tyres (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Fail 2 Apr 2019 104,407 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.2.2 (g))

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Front Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

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

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

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

Nearside Rear Outer Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

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

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

Offside Front Outer Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced sill (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Rear Outer Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Pass 11 Apr 2018 101,324 miles

Front Inner steering inner joint play both

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

Rear o/s/r n/s/r body damaged corroded

Fail 10 Apr 2018 101,324 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

Tyre pressure monitoring system warning lamp indicates a fault (4.1.D.4)

Front Inner steering inner joint play both

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

Rear o/s/r n/s/r body damaged corroded

engine lamp on

Fail 15 Feb 2018 101,050 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

Nearside Rear Rear position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

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

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

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Tyre pressure monitoring system warning lamp indicates a fault (4.1.D.4)

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit wearing on inner edge (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit wearing on inner edge (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Rear & Offside Rear body damaged and corroded

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit wearing on inner edge (4.1.E.1)

Pass 27 Jan 2017 96,880 miles

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

Front Inner steering inner joint play both

Nearside Rear Body has slight corrosion side damage (6.1.B.2)

Offside Rear Body has slight corrosion side damage (6.1.B.2)

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

Fail 27 Jan 2017 96,880 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

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

Front Inner steering inner joint play both

Nearside Rear Body has slight corrosion side damage (6.1.B.2)

Offside Rear Body has slight corrosion side damage (6.1.B.2)

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

Pass 6 Apr 2016 91,039 miles

Front Inner steering inner joint play both

Nearside Rear side damage corrosion

Offside Rear side body damage corrosion

Fail 6 Apr 2016 91,039 miles

Front Inner steering inner joint play both

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Nearside Rear side damage corrosion

Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Rear side body damage corrosion

Pass 28 Mar 2015 85,016 miles

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

n/s/f wiper blade has small tear in rubber

Pass 20 Mar 2014 80,283 miles
Pass 4 Mar 2013 63,081 miles
Pass 3 Apr 2012 46,995 miles
Fail 29 Mar 2012 46,995 miles

Front Tie bar/rod has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Front Front suspension has excessive movement at a wishbone pin or bush (2.5.A.1c)

Pass 30 Mar 2011 30,199 miles

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

Based on 4,248 MOT tests across 326 vehicles.

66.9%
Pass Rate
7,777
Miles/Year
20
Year Lifespan
326
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint 230
Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 181
Track rod end ball joint has excessive play 176
position lamp(s) not working 138
Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak 135
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GJ08 HTX is a 2008 Dodge (usa) Caliber Sxt D in Silver with a 1,968cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 61.1%.

Across all 2008 Dodge (usa) Caliber Sxt D models, the average MOT pass rate is 66.7% with a typical mileage of 72,513 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 D fails its MOT is suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint, accounting for 230 recorded failures. If you're considering buying GJ08 HTX, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

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

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GJ08 HTX is a 2008 Dodge (usa) Caliber Sxt D, first registered on 20 March 2008.

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