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HJ08 MXA

2008 Dodge Caliber

Black Diesel 1968cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires21 Mar 2019
Tests13 (8 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate61.5%

Mileage

117,521 mi
Last recorded117,521 miles
Recorded on20 Mar 2018
Typical for 2008 Dodge Caliber59,760 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationHJ08 MXA
MakeDodge
ModelCaliber
Year2008
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,968cc

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MOT History

8 pass 5 fail
Pass 20 Mar 2018 117,521 miles

Nearside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

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

Pass 28 Feb 2017
Fail 28 Feb 2017

Nearside Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Pass 23 Feb 2016 88,290 miles
Pass 5 Mar 2015 77,086 miles
Pass 7 Mar 2014 62,783 miles
Fail 7 Mar 2014 62,783 miles

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

Pass 22 Mar 2013 49,494 miles
Fail 21 Mar 2013 49,494 miles

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

Pass 28 Feb 2012 36,443 miles
Fail 28 Feb 2012 36,443 miles

Centre Rear Seat belt has a cut which has significantly weakened the webbing (5.2.2a)

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Pass 23 Feb 2011 23,120 miles

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

Fail 22 Feb 2011 23,095 miles

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

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

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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HJ08 MXA is a 2008 Dodge Caliber in Black with a 1,968cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 61.5%.

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 HJ08 MXA, 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 HJ08 MXA registered?

HJ08 MXA is a 2008 Dodge Caliber, first registered on 1 March 2008.

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