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MA08 BYX

2008 Dodge (usa) Caliber Sxt Sport A

Black Lpg 1998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires29 Nov 2020
Tests15 (9 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

112,062 mi
Last recorded112,062 miles
Recorded on30 Nov 2019
Typical for 2008 Dodge (usa) Caliber Sxt Sport A58,479 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationMA08 BYX
MakeDodge (usa)
ModelCaliber Sxt Sport A
Year2008
ColourBlack
Fuel typeLpg
Engine1,998cc

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MOT History

9 pass 6 fail
Pass 30 Nov 2019 112,062 miles

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

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge and o/s/r (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 6 Nov 2019 112,062 miles

Front Position lamp not working x2 (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Front Windscreen wiper missing x2 (3.4 (a))

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

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed 215/55/18 (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

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

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

Pass 18 Apr 2018 103,628 miles
Fail 18 Apr 2018 103,628 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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

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

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

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

Pass 20 Apr 2017 95,664 miles
Pass 20 Jun 2016 83,781 miles
Fail 20 Jun 2016 83,781 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Pass 17 Apr 2015 77,343 miles
Fail 17 Apr 2015 77,343 miles

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Pass 31 Mar 2014 69,116 miles

Offside Obligatory mirror damaged, but not seriously affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

Fail 31 Mar 2014 69,116 miles

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

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

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

Offside Obligatory mirror damaged, but not seriously affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

nearside rear brake disc pitted

Pass 30 Apr 2013 63,421 miles
Pass 25 Apr 2012 56,729 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 Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

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

Fail 25 Apr 2012 56,729 miles

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

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

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

Pass 13 Apr 2011 40,951 miles

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

Based on 3,260 MOT tests across 220 vehicles.

68.2%
Pass Rate
5,930
Miles/Year
20
Year Lifespan
220
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint 148
Track rod end ball joint has excessive play 115
position lamp(s) not working 99
Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 89
suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint 66
Full Dodge (usa) Caliber Sxt Sport A reliability report

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MA08 BYX is a 2008 Dodge (usa) Caliber Sxt Sport A in Black with a 1,998cc lpg engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60%.

Across all 2008 Dodge (usa) Caliber Sxt Sport A models, the average MOT pass rate is 66.8% with a typical mileage of 58,479 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 (usa) Caliber Sxt Sport A fails its MOT is suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint, accounting for 148 recorded failures. If you're considering buying MA08 BYX, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

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

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MA08 BYX is a 2008 Dodge (usa) Caliber Sxt Sport A, first registered on 25 March 2008.

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