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LX08 XAJ

2008 Dodge (usa) Caliber Sxt Sport D

Black Diesel 1968cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires21 Apr 2023
Tests18 (13 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate72.2%

Mileage

141,394 mi
Last recorded141,394 miles
Recorded on22 Apr 2022
Typical for 2008 Dodge (usa) Caliber Sxt Sport D75,914 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLX08 XAJ
MakeDodge (usa)
ModelCaliber Sxt Sport D
Year2008
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,968cc

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MOT History

13 pass 5 fail
Pass 22 Apr 2022 141,394 miles

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

Fail 12 Apr 2022 141,362 miles

Nearside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Vehicle structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced outer seal (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Rear Inner Vehicle structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced seal (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Nearside Front Inner Tyre has ply or cords exposed wall (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Fail 4 Mar 2022 140,347 miles

Nearside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

Nearside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced outer sill (7.1.1 (a) (i))

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

Offside Front Headlamp not working on main beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced outer sill (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Hydraulic brake calliper leaking and braking performance affected (1.1.16 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 13 Mar 2021 135,116 miles
Fail 11 Mar 2021 135,008 miles

Nearside Rear Vehicle structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced sill (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Pass 29 Feb 2020 127,572 miles

Nearside outer skin of sill corroded but does not perform any structural use as the inner sill has a box section for its strength

Offside outer skin of sill corroded but does not perform any structural use as the inner sill has a box section for its strength

Pass 14 Mar 2019 122,202 miles

both subframes excessively corroded

Fail 28 Feb 2019 122,202 miles

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength subframe (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength subframe (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced outer sill (7.1.1 (a) (i))

both subframes excessively corroded

Pass 6 Mar 2018 112,025 miles

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

Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured almost white light advise replacement (1.4.A.2f)

Nearside front tyre tread worn on both shoulders

Play in nearside front suspension lower ball joint on limit advise replacement

Pass 7 Mar 2017 102,772 miles
Pass 27 Feb 2016 96,424 miles

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

front tyres low on edges

Pass 5 Mar 2015 82,415 miles
Pass 11 Mar 2014 70,971 miles

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

o/s front tyre wall rubbed

Fail 10 Mar 2014 70,962 miles

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

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

Pass 24 Apr 2013 65,559 miles
Pass 18 Feb 2013 65,460 miles

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

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

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

Offside front tyre worn inner edge

Oil leak

Pass 5 Mar 2012 52,661 miles
Pass 8 Mar 2011 38,819 miles

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

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

How Reliable is the Dodge (usa) Caliber Sxt Sport D?

Based on 4,474 MOT tests across 324 vehicles.

65.7%
Pass Rate
7,592
Miles/Year
20
Year Lifespan
324
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Track rod end ball joint has excessive play 232
Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 205
Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint 194
position lamp(s) not working 185
Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak 183
Full Dodge (usa) Caliber Sxt Sport D reliability report

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LX08 XAJ is a 2008 Dodge (usa) Caliber Sxt Sport D in Black with a 1,968cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.2%.

Across all 2008 Dodge (usa) Caliber Sxt Sport D models, the average MOT pass rate is 66.6% with a typical mileage of 75,914 miles. This particular vehicle has performed better than the average for its year.

The most common reason a Dodge (usa) Caliber Sxt Sport D fails its MOT is track rod end ball joint has excessive play, accounting for 232 recorded failures. If you're considering buying LX08 XAJ, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Dodge (usa) Caliber Sxt Sport D typically stays on UK roads for around 20 years. At 18 years old, this Dodge (usa) Caliber Sxt Sport D is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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LX08 XAJ is a 2008 Dodge (usa) Caliber Sxt Sport D, first registered on 7 March 2008.

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