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LV08 NXJ

2008 Dodge Caliber

Black Petrol 1998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires15 Jan 2022
Tests15 (10 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

126,118 mi
Last recorded126,118 miles
Recorded on16 Jan 2021
Typical for 2008 Dodge Caliber59,760 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLV08 NXJ
MakeDodge
ModelCaliber
Year2008
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,998cc

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MOT History

10 pass 5 fail
Pass 16 Jan 2021 126,118 miles

Offside Front Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Fail 9 Jan 2021 126,113 miles

Horn not working (7.7 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Road wheel fixing missing (5.2.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Inner Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

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

Offside Front Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Fail 12 Dec 2020 125,437 miles

Driver's airbag obviously inoperative (7.1.5 (c))

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

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

Horn not working (7.7 (a) (ii))

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

FRONT NUMBER PLATE CRACKED

Offside Front Direction indicator lens defective which has no effect on emitted light (4.4.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension rod pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 10 Jun 2019 111,422 miles

Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play both (2.1.3 (b) (i))

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

Pass 14 May 2018 95,195 miles

Engine Management Light on

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear Upper Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush outer pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

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

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

Offside Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Offside Rear Upper Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush outer pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

nearside Washer Jet not working - sufficient water hitting screen from offside Washer Jet

Fail 14 May 2018 95,195 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Engine Management Light on

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear Upper Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush outer pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

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

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

Offside Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Offside Rear Upper Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush outer pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

nearside Washer Jet not working - sufficient water hitting screen from offside Washer Jet

Pass 24 May 2017 87,293 miles

Shock absorber has a light misting of oil both rears and offside front (2.7.3)

damage to offside front wing and head light also front bumper

nearside and offside rear suspension arm bushes in poor condition

nearside door mirror loose

nearside washer not working

Pass 2 Jun 2016 77,339 miles

Shock absorber has a light misting of oil both rear (2.7.3)

Fail 1 Jun 2016 77,339 miles

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

Nearside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Shock absorber has a light misting of oil both rear (2.7.3)

Pass 26 May 2015 66,885 miles

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

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

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

Fail 26 May 2015 66,885 miles

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

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

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

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

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Pass 23 May 2014 59,375 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Pass 25 Mar 2013 48,079 miles
Pass 17 Mar 2012 39,132 miles

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

Pass 16 Apr 2011 31,770 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

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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LV08 NXJ is a 2008 Dodge Caliber in Black with a 1,998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 LV08 NXJ, 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 LV08 NXJ registered?

LV08 NXJ is a 2008 Dodge Caliber, first registered on 31 March 2008.

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