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HY08 VCW

2008 Dodge Caliber

Red Diesel 1968cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires26 Aug 2021
Tests13 (11 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate84.6%

Mileage

99,831 mi
Last recorded99,831 miles
Recorded on22 Aug 2020
Typical for 2008 Dodge Caliber59,760 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationHY08 VCW
MakeDodge
ModelCaliber
Year2008
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,968cc

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MOT History

11 pass 2 fail
Pass 22 Aug 2020 99,831 miles

Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Both sides wearing inner edges (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 27 Aug 2019 93,400 miles

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

Pass 22 Aug 2018 87,075 miles
Pass 19 Aug 2017 83,727 miles
Pass 12 Aug 2016 79,516 miles
Fail 10 Aug 2016 79,516 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

play in both rear tie bar bushes

Pass 26 Aug 2015 73,419 miles
Pass 15 Aug 2014 67,720 miles
Pass 21 Aug 2013 61,607 miles
Pass 16 Aug 2012 55,456 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Fail 9 Aug 2012 55,451 miles

Offside Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Pass 1 Aug 2011 47,613 miles
Pass 3 Aug 2010 40,776 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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HY08 VCW is a 2008 Dodge Caliber in Red with a 1,968cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 84.6%.

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 HY08 VCW, 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 HY08 VCW registered?

HY08 VCW is a 2008 Dodge Caliber, first registered on 12 March 2008.

Is HY08 VCW safe to buy?

The MOT history for HY08 VCW shows 13 tests with a 84.6% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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