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HN08 RCU

2008 Dodge Avenger

Red Petrol 1998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires12 Nov 2024
Tests19 (12 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate63.2%

Mileage

87,864 mi
Last recorded87,864 miles
Recorded on19 Dec 2024
Typical for 2008 Dodge Avenger65,547 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationHN08 RCU
MakeDodge
ModelAvenger
Year2008
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,998cc

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MOT History

12 pass 7 fail
Fail 19 Dec 2024 87,864 miles

Brake performance unable to be tested rear tyres cords exposed (1.2.1 (g))

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

Nearside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

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

Nearside Rear Lower Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

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

Offside Rear Exhaust system insecure (6.1.2 (a))

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

Nearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement trailing arm bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

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

Pass 13 Nov 2023 75,570 miles

Brake pedal wearing smooth (1.1.2 (c))

Fail 13 Nov 2023 75,570 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Brake pedal wearing smooth (1.1.2 (c))

Pass 12 Oct 2022 70,667 miles

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

Fail 12 Oct 2022 70,667 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

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

Pass 24 Sep 2021 64,622 miles

Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

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

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Power steering pipe/hose has slight seepage by rack (2.1.5 (a))

brake pedal anti slip slight wear

Pass 30 Sep 2020 62,254 miles

Central stop lamp not working

Power steering pipe/hose has slight seepage (2.1.5 (a))

Rear Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

Fail 30 Sep 2020 62,254 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Central stop lamp not working

Power steering pipe/hose has slight seepage (2.1.5 (a))

Rear Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

Tyre pressure monitoring system warning lamp on

Fail 20 Aug 2020 62,199 miles

Driver's view of the road through the swept area of the windscreen materially affected by an obstruction (3.1 (a) (ii))

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

Offside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Supplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))

After market air induction system partially insecure

Central Stop lamp not working

Engine oil level low

Power steering pipe/hose has slight seepage (2.1.5 (a))

Rear Exhaust mounting defective bracket broken/missing (6.1.2 (a))

Tyre pressure monitoring system warning lamp illuminated

Pass 13 Feb 2019 48,282 miles

Nearside Driveshaft inner constant velocity joint gaiter area greasy

Nearside Rear Exhaust mounting defective rubber mount broken (6.1.2 (a))

Power steering pipe/hose has slight seepage (2.1.5 (a))

Tyre pressure monitoring system warning lamp on

Fail 13 Feb 2019 48,282 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

Offside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Nearside Driveshaft inner constant velocity joint gaiter area greasy

Nearside Rear Exhaust mounting defective rubber mount broken (6.1.2 (a))

Power steering pipe/hose has slight seepage (2.1.5 (a))

Tyre pressure monitoring system warning lamp on

Pass 6 Feb 2018 41,218 miles

EML and TPMS illuminated

Pass 31 Jan 2017 34,152 miles

EML Illuminated

Pass 16 Jan 2016 27,833 miles

EML light displayed on dash

Engine cover fitted to vehicle unable to carry out full inspection of engine bay

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

Nearside Rear Tyre has cracking to outer side wall

Offside Rear Tyre has cracking to outer side wall

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

Pass 31 Jan 2015 25,373 miles

E.M.Light on and TPMS indicates a fault

Pass 1 Feb 2014 22,028 miles

Engine management warning lamp on

Offside front brake binding slightly

Fail 30 Jan 2014 21,995 miles

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

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

Engine management warning lamp on

Offside front brake binding slightly

Pass 11 Aug 2012 18,722 miles

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

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

engine management light on

Pass 15 Jul 2011 15,548 miles

How Reliable is the Dodge Avenger?

Based on 11,138 MOT tests across 904 vehicles.

72.1%
Pass Rate
6,981
Miles/Year
19
Year Lifespan
904
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 448
position lamp(s) not working 309
Registration plate lamp not working 217
Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick 215
Track rod end ball joint has excessive play 168
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HN08 RCU is a 2008 Dodge Avenger in Red with a 1,998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 63.2%.

Across all 2008 Dodge Avenger models, the average MOT pass rate is 72.8% with a typical mileage of 65,547 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 Avenger fails its MOT is tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm, accounting for 448 recorded failures. If you're considering buying HN08 RCU, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Dodge Avenger typically stays on UK roads for around 19 years. At 18 years old, this Dodge Avenger is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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HN08 RCU is a 2008 Dodge Avenger, first registered on 9 July 2008.

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