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GN08 DZS

2008 Dodge Caliber

Black Diesel 1968cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires2 Apr 2024
Tests18 (13 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate72.2%

Mileage

113,612 mi
Last recorded113,612 miles
Recorded on3 Apr 2023
Typical for 2008 Dodge Caliber59,760 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGN08 DZS
MakeDodge
ModelCaliber
Year2008
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,968cc

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MOT History

13 pass 5 fail
Pass 3 Apr 2023 113,612 miles

Nearside Rear Axle swivel pins and bushes swivel pin and/or bush slightly worn FRONT BUSH (5.1.2 (b) (i))

Fail 17 Mar 2023 113,610 miles

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

Nearside Rear Upper Suspension rod pin or bush excessively worn suspension bush to axle (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Upper Suspension rod pin or bush excessively worn suspension bush to axle (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Front Lower subframe corroded

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

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

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

Pass 8 Mar 2022 106,880 miles

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Fail 7 Mar 2022 106,880 miles

Nearside Front Outer Vehicle structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced sill (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Nearside Rear Outer Vehicle structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced sill (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Front Outer Vehicle structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced sill (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Rear Outer Vehicle structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced sill (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Pass 18 Feb 2021 101,002 miles
Pass 18 Feb 2020 96,341 miles
Pass 20 Feb 2019 85,373 miles
Pass 20 Feb 2018 87,958 miles

Offside Front Outer Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Offside Rear Trailing arm worn but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Pass 22 Feb 2017 80,351 miles
Fail 22 Feb 2017 80,351 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 4 Mar 2016 75,401 miles

Nearside Rear Trailing arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Fail 26 Feb 2016 75,266 miles

Nearside Rear Inner Tie bar/rod rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Steering lock fails to engage (2.1.4b)

Nearside Rear Trailing arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Pass 23 Feb 2015 66,985 miles
Pass 4 Mar 2014 59,212 miles
Pass 25 Feb 2013 48,931 miles

both front tyres worn on edges. offside front bold edge, nearside front worn very low

Pass 24 Feb 2012 41,045 miles
Pass 18 Mar 2011 31,114 miles

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

both rear tyres are wearing on inner and outer edges of the tyre

Fail 16 Mar 2011 31,114 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

both rear tyres are wearing on inner and outer edges of the tyre

How Reliable is the Dodge Caliber?

Based on 69,277 MOT tests across 4,774 vehicles.

66.6%
Pass Rate
6,551
Miles/Year
20
Year Lifespan
4,774
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint 3,411
Track rod end ball joint has excessive play 2,848
position lamp(s) not working 2,392
Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 2,311
Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak 2,006
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GN08 DZS is a 2008 Dodge Caliber in Black with a 1,968cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.2%.

Across all 2008 Dodge Caliber models, the average MOT pass rate is 67.4% with a typical mileage of 59,760 miles. This particular vehicle has performed better than the average for its year.

The most common reason a Dodge Caliber fails its MOT is suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint, accounting for 3,411 recorded failures. If you're considering buying GN08 DZS, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

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

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What year was GN08 DZS registered?

GN08 DZS is a 2008 Dodge Caliber, first registered on 17 March 2008.

Is GN08 DZS safe to buy?

The MOT history for GN08 DZS shows 18 tests with a 72.2% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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