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GK08 PLX

2008 Dodge (usa) Caliber Sxt D

Orange Petrol 1968cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires1 May 2018
Tests11 (7 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate63.6%

Mileage

135,026 mi
Last recorded135,026 miles
Recorded on30 Apr 2018
Typical for 2008 Dodge (usa) Caliber Sxt D72,513 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGK08 PLX
MakeDodge (usa)
ModelCaliber Sxt D
Year2008
ColourOrange
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,968cc

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MOT History

7 pass 4 fail
Fail 30 Apr 2018 135,026 miles

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

Offside Front Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

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

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

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault airbag warning lamp (5.4.2)

Nearside Front Sub-frame corroded and seriously weakened behind lower suspension arm, internal and externally holed and corroded (2.4.G.1) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement outer bush (2.4.G.2) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage slightly distorted bent out of shape (2.4.G.1)

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

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

Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Nearside Rear upper hub bush has a significant amount of play

Offside Front Inner cv gaiter has a temporary repair

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

Offside Rear Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement outer bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear tyre is wearing heavily on the inner shoulder

Offside Rear upper hub bush has a significant amount of play

tyre pressure warning lamp has a fault

Pass 2 May 2017 116,114 miles
Pass 5 Mar 2016 94,832 miles
Fail 5 Mar 2016 94,832 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 2 Mar 2015 68,188 miles

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

Offside Rear Tie bar/rod rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Pass 28 Feb 2014 59,728 miles
Fail 4 Mar 2013 51,640 miles

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

Nearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Offside Front Track rod end loose (2.2.B.1d)

Pass 4 Mar 2013 51,640 miles

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

Nearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Pass 3 Mar 2012 42,774 miles

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

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

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

Pass 5 Mar 2011 34,167 miles

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

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

Fail 3 Mar 2011 34,167 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

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

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

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
Full Dodge (usa) Caliber Sxt D reliability report

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GK08 PLX is a 2008 Dodge (usa) Caliber Sxt D in Orange with a 1,968cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 63.6%.

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 GK08 PLX, 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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GK08 PLX is a 2008 Dodge (usa) Caliber Sxt D, first registered on 1 March 2008.

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