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HG08 GZP

2008 Dodge Caliber

Silver Petrol 1998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires3 Mar 2022
Tests18 (11 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate61.1%

Mileage

102,093 mi
Last recorded102,093 miles
Recorded on4 Mar 2021
Typical for 2008 Dodge Caliber59,760 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationHG08 GZP
MakeDodge
ModelCaliber
Year2008
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,998cc

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MOT History

11 pass 7 fail
Pass 4 Mar 2021 102,093 miles

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

Pass 7 Dec 2019 86,475 miles

Central Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()

Central Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

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

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

Offside Front Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Fail 7 Dec 2019 86,475 miles

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

Nearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Central Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()

Central Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

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

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

Offside Front Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Pass 3 Jan 2019 66,423 miles

Offside Front Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Fail 29 Dec 2018 66,195 miles

Offside Rear Lower Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn TIE BAR (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Offside Front Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Pass 28 Dec 2017 57,185 miles

Offside Front Outer Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

Fail 28 Dec 2017 57,185 miles

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

Central Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()

Offside Front Outer Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

Pass 13 Dec 2016 45,626 miles
Pass 7 Jan 2016 37,239 miles
Fail 7 Jan 2016 37,239 miles

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

Nail in nearside rear tyre

Fail 29 Dec 2015 37,190 miles

Offside Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Front Both tyres wearing on inner edges

Window tint film on windscreen top, within swept area

Pass 2 Jan 2015 33,958 miles
Pass 2 Jan 2014 29,399 miles
Fail 2 Jan 2014 29,399 miles

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

Pass 3 Jan 2013 23,600 miles

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

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

Tinted film on top 16cm of windscreen, not opaque but poor visibility.

Pass 21 Mar 2012 17,322 miles
Pass 23 Mar 2011 10,616 miles
Fail 22 Mar 2011 10,616 miles

Windscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching by more than 10mm within zone 'A' (8.3.1b)

Windscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching into the swept area by more than 40mm outside zone 'A' (8.3.1e)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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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HG08 GZP is a 2008 Dodge Caliber in Silver with a 1,998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 61.1%.

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 a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

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 HG08 GZP, 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 HG08 GZP registered?

HG08 GZP is a 2008 Dodge Caliber, first registered on 31 March 2008.

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