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GL08 GKG

2008 Dodge (usa) Caliber Sxt A

Blue Petrol 1998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires28 Feb 2022
Tests14 (10 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

85,036 mi
Last recorded85,036 miles
Recorded on1 Mar 2021
Typical for 2008 Dodge (usa) Caliber Sxt A57,114 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGL08 GKG
MakeDodge (usa)
ModelCaliber Sxt A
Year2008
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,998cc

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MOT History

10 pass 4 fail
Pass 1 Mar 2021 85,036 miles
Pass 31 Oct 2019 81,535 miles

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

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

Offside Rear Upper Anti-roll bar ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Pass 3 Dec 2018 77,974 miles
Fail 6 Jul 2018 77,947 miles

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

Power steering pump leaking (2.1.5 (a))

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

Nearside Front Upper Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Pass 7 Jul 2017 74,199 miles
Pass 5 Jul 2016 65,133 miles

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

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

Oil leak ()

Fail 1 Jul 2016 65,131 miles

Front position lamp(s) not working Both front side lights (1.1.A.3b)

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

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

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

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

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

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

Oil leak ()

Fail 16 Jun 2015 61,800 miles

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

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

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

Pass 16 Jun 2015 61,800 miles

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

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

Pass 2 Jul 2014 61,001 miles

Offside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Pass 4 Jun 2013 60,408 miles

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

Offside Ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

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

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Fail 4 Jun 2013 60,408 miles

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

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

Offside Ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

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

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Pass 2 Jun 2012 47,787 miles

offside front track rod inner ball joint has slight play

Pass 25 May 2011 43,852 miles

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

Based on 6,778 MOT tests across 471 vehicles.

68.7%
Pass Rate
5,796
Miles/Year
20
Year Lifespan
471
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint 281
Track rod end ball joint has excessive play 216
Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 202
position lamp(s) not working 179
suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint 145
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GL08 GKG is a 2008 Dodge (usa) Caliber Sxt A in Blue with a 1,998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71.4%.

Across all 2008 Dodge (usa) Caliber Sxt A models, the average MOT pass rate is 67.7% with a typical mileage of 57,114 miles. This particular vehicle has performed better than the average for its year.

The most common reason a Dodge (usa) Caliber Sxt A fails its MOT is suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint, accounting for 281 recorded failures. If you're considering buying GL08 GKG, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

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

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GL08 GKG is a 2008 Dodge (usa) Caliber Sxt A, first registered on 30 May 2008.

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