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MJ08 JHV

2008 Dodge (usa) Caliber Sxt

Silver Petrol 1798cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires31 May 2023
Tests13 (11 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate84.6%

Mileage

107,041 mi
Last recorded107,041 miles
Recorded on1 Jun 2022
Typical for 2008 Dodge (usa) Caliber Sxt60,380 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationMJ08 JHV
MakeDodge (usa)
ModelCaliber Sxt
Year2008
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,798cc

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MOT History

11 pass 2 fail
Pass 1 Jun 2022 107,041 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

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

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

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

Offside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

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

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

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

Pass 17 Apr 2021 103,402 miles

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

Pass 29 Feb 2020 101,841 miles

Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect NS/OS (5.3.2 (b))

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

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

Pass 8 Mar 2019 100,725 miles
Pass 6 Feb 2018 97,192 miles

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

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

all brake discs have surface corrosion

Pass 4 Jul 2016 96,162 miles

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

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

Pass 22 Jun 2015 94,480 miles
Pass 23 Jun 2014 81,302 miles

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

Fail 19 Jun 2014 81,302 miles

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

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

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

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

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

Offside Rear Tyre has a lump, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Pass 24 Jun 2013 59,260 miles
Pass 30 Jun 2012 54,868 miles
Pass 10 May 2011 44,966 miles

Nail in nearside rear tyre

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

Fail 3 May 2011 44,940 miles

Centre Rear Seat belt locking mechanism does not secure or release (5.2.5a)

Nearside Front Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Front Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Windscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching into the swept area by more than 40mm outside zone 'A' (8.3.1e)

Nail in nearside rear tyre

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

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
Full Dodge (usa) Caliber Sxt reliability report

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MJ08 JHV is a 2008 Dodge (usa) Caliber Sxt in Silver with a 1,798cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 84.6%.

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 MJ08 JHV, 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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MJ08 JHV is a 2008 Dodge (usa) Caliber Sxt, first registered on 6 May 2008.

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