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GV08 YLP

2008 Dodge Caliber

Orange Petrol 1998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires14 Apr 2022
Tests14 (11 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate78.6%

Mileage

123,487 mi
Last recorded123,487 miles
Recorded on15 Apr 2021
Typical for 2008 Dodge Caliber59,760 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGV08 YLP
MakeDodge
ModelCaliber
Year2008
ColourOrange
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,998cc

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MOT History

11 pass 3 fail
Pass 15 Apr 2021 123,487 miles

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

Front Lower Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Offside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

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

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

Rear Fuel Pipe/s corroded ()

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

Fail 15 Apr 2021 123,487 miles

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

Front Lower Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Front Windscreen wiper blade missing (3.4 (b) (ii))

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

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

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

Rear Fuel Pipe/s corroded ()

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

Pass 20 Jan 2020 111,506 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 26 Feb 2019 109,439 miles

Offside Rear wheel bearing slight play

Rear tyres perrished/cracking

front/rear subframes corroding

Fail 26 Feb 2019 109,439 miles

Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a))

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Rear wheel bearing slight play

Rear tyres perrished/cracking

front/rear subframes corroding

Pass 1 Mar 2018 103,361 miles
Pass 23 May 2017 93,648 miles

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

Fail 18 May 2017 93,440 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

Pass 19 May 2016 79,790 miles
Pass 19 May 2015 67,450 miles
Pass 17 May 2014 53,173 miles

Nearside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Rear exhaust heat shield adrift

Pass 15 May 2013 43,138 miles
Pass 22 May 2012 34,390 miles
Pass 17 May 2011 26,177 miles

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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GV08 YLP is a 2008 Dodge Caliber in Orange with a 1,998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 78.6%.

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 GV08 YLP, 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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GV08 YLP is a 2008 Dodge Caliber, first registered on 23 May 2008.

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