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MJ08 ZVB

2008 Dodge Caliber

Silver Diesel 1968cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires12 Oct 2022
Tests18 (12 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

113,400 mi
Last recorded113,400 miles
Recorded on13 Oct 2021
Typical for 2008 Dodge Caliber59,760 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

12 pass 6 fail
Pass 13 Oct 2021 113,400 miles
Fail 30 Sep 2021 113,265 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (1.6 (b))

Rear Sub-frame corroded and seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

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

Offside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 9 Oct 2020 108,898 miles

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

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Pass 11 Oct 2019 104,351 miles
Fail 9 Oct 2019 104,351 miles

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

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

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

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

Offside Front Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

Pass 20 Sep 2018 97,288 miles

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

Fail 20 Sep 2018 97,288 miles

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

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

Pass 28 Sep 2017 87,019 miles

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

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

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

Fail 28 Sep 2017 87,019 miles

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

Nearside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

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

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

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

Pass 16 Nov 2016 79,113 miles
Fail 16 Nov 2016 79,113 miles

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

Pass 11 Nov 2015 59,435 miles
Pass 24 Mar 2015 55,214 miles
Fail 20 Mar 2015 55,214 miles

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Nail in nearside rear tyre

Pass 21 Mar 2014 46,388 miles
Pass 23 Mar 2013 38,380 miles
Pass 14 Apr 2012 30,780 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Near side rear tyre starting to wear on outer edge.

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 23 Apr 2011 22,899 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 ZVB is a 2008 Dodge Caliber in Silver with a 1,968cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

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 ZVB, 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 ZVB is a 2008 Dodge Caliber, first registered on 2 May 2008.

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