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MJ08 EJY

2008 Dodge Caliber

Silver Diesel 1968cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires4 Apr 2024
Tests17 (13 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate76.5%

Mileage

86,341 mi
Last recorded86,341 miles
Recorded on31 Mar 2023
Typical for 2008 Dodge Caliber59,760 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationMJ08 EJY
MakeDodge
ModelCaliber
Year2008
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,968cc

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MOT History

13 pass 4 fail
Pass 31 Mar 2023 86,341 miles
Pass 5 Apr 2022 80,821 miles
Fail 26 Mar 2022 80,820 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Nearside Headlamp aim not tested (4.1.2 (b))

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

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

Pass 20 Mar 2021 74,202 miles
Pass 30 Mar 2020 66,953 miles

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

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

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

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

Fail 12 Mar 2020 66,902 miles

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

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn trailing arm bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 215/55/18 (5.2.3 (e))

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

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

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

Pass 16 Mar 2019 58,166 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 3m (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 9 Mar 2018 48,180 miles

Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

both front brake discs lipped

front brake pads getting low

Pass 10 Mar 2017 37,294 miles
Fail 10 Mar 2017 37,294 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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

Pass 24 Mar 2016 27,930 miles
Fail 21 Mar 2016 27,818 miles

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

Pass 28 Mar 2015 16,440 miles
Pass 19 Mar 2014 14,309 miles
Pass 4 Apr 2013 11,848 miles
Pass 23 Mar 2012 9,298 miles
Pass 21 Mar 2011 7,156 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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MJ08 EJY is a 2008 Dodge Caliber in Silver with a 1,968cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.5%.

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 MJ08 EJY, 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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MJ08 EJY is a 2008 Dodge Caliber, first registered on 16 April 2008.

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