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LX08 XAL

2008 Dodge (usa) Caliber Sxt

Silver Petrol 1798cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires28 Feb 2018
Tests11 (8 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate72.7%

Mileage

75,394 mi
Last recorded75,394 miles
Recorded on1 Mar 2017
Typical for 2008 Dodge (usa) Caliber Sxt60,380 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLX08 XAL
MakeDodge (usa)
ModelCaliber Sxt
Year2008
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,798cc
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MOT History

8 pass 3 fail
Pass 1 Mar 2017 75,394 miles

advise off side track rod end

advise play nearside lower ball joint

Pass 16 Aug 2016 71,634 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

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

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

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

Pass 18 Aug 2015 65,974 miles

Oil leak

Fail 15 Aug 2015 65,923 miles

Nearside Front Ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

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

Offside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

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

Oil leak

Pass 21 Jul 2014 56,561 miles

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

Oil leak

Pass 16 Jul 2013 49,555 miles

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

Pass 20 Jul 2012 41,136 miles
Pass 22 Feb 2012 38,901 miles

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

Oil leak

damage to nearside front wing

nearside and offside front wiper blades worn on ends

Fail 21 Feb 2012 38,899 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

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

Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

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

Oil leak

damage to nearside front wing

nearside and offside front wiper blades worn on ends

Pass 15 Mar 2011 28,759 miles

Nail in offside rear tyre

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

Fail 14 Mar 2011 28,759 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

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

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

Nail in offside rear tyre

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

How Reliable is the Dodge (usa) Caliber Sxt?

Based on 2,850 MOT tests across 213 vehicles.

66.3%
Pass Rate
6,689
Miles/Year
20
Year Lifespan
213
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint 184
position lamp(s) not working 155
Track rod end ball joint has excessive play 138
Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 118
Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak 104
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LX08 XAL is a 2008 Dodge (usa) Caliber Sxt in Silver with a 1,798cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.7%.

Across all 2008 Dodge (usa) Caliber Sxt models, the average MOT pass rate is 66.8% with a typical mileage of 60,380 miles. This particular vehicle has performed better than the average for its year.

The most common reason a Dodge (usa) Caliber Sxt fails its MOT is suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint, accounting for 184 recorded failures. If you're considering buying LX08 XAL, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

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

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LX08 XAL is a 2008 Dodge (usa) Caliber Sxt, first registered on 25 March 2008.

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