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GX08 DSY

2008 Dodge (usa) Caliber Sxt A

Silver Petrol 1998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires1 Jul 2020
Tests12 (9 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

65,992 mi
Last recorded65,992 miles
Recorded on1 Jul 2020
Typical for 2008 Dodge (usa) Caliber Sxt A57,114 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGX08 DSY
MakeDodge (usa)
ModelCaliber Sxt A
Year2008
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,998cc

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MOT History

9 pass 3 fail
Fail 1 Jul 2020 65,992 miles

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

Parking brake lever has excessive movement indicating incorrect adjustment (1.1.6 (c))

Rear Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak both (5.3.2 (b))

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively both (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Pass 3 May 2019 61,925 miles

Front Windscreen wiper blade defective Both (3.4 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 1.7 (5.2.3 (e))

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 Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 1.9 (5.2.3 (e))

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

Pass 26 Apr 2018 55,167 miles
Pass 4 May 2017 50,993 miles

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

Pass 19 Apr 2016 47,370 miles

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

Pass 17 Apr 2015 43,668 miles
Pass 22 Mar 2014 38,118 miles

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

offside rear tyre on 3mm and perished

Fail 20 Mar 2014 38,114 miles

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

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

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

offside rear tyre on 3mm and perished

Pass 21 Mar 2013 32,106 miles
Pass 12 Mar 2012 23,517 miles

play in both front lower suspension arm ball joints-strong advise

Fail 8 Mar 2012 23,517 miles

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

offside front tyre on legal limit-strong advise

play in both front lower suspension arm ball joints-strong advise

Pass 21 Mar 2011 19,851 miles

offside front brake pads low

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

front tyres close to legal limit

offside front brake binding slightly

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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GX08 DSY is a 2008 Dodge (usa) Caliber Sxt A in Silver with a 1,998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 GX08 DSY, 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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GX08 DSY is a 2008 Dodge (usa) Caliber Sxt A, first registered on 28 March 2008.

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