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MT08 JWX

2008 Dodge (usa) Caliber Sxt A

Blue Petrol 1998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires11 Nov 2024
Tests18 (13 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate72.2%

Mileage

102,831 mi
Last recorded102,831 miles
Recorded on13 Nov 2024
Typical for 2008 Dodge (usa) Caliber Sxt A57,114 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationMT08 JWX
MakeDodge (usa)
ModelCaliber Sxt A
Year2008
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,998cc

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MOT History

13 pass 5 fail
Fail 13 Nov 2024 102,831 miles

Offside Rear Rear fog lamp switch inoperative (4.5.3 (a))

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

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

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

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

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

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

Offside Front Subframe mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Outer Integral body structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced outer sill corroded (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint likely to become detached (5.3.4 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

TPMS light on

Pass 10 Nov 2023 93,608 miles

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

Fail 10 Nov 2023 93,608 miles

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

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

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

Pass 3 Nov 2022 83,526 miles
Fail 3 Nov 2022 83,526 miles

Nearside Front Tyre tread pattern not visible over the whole tread area when minimum depth required is 1.0mm (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Rear Tyre tread pattern not visible over the whole tread area when minimum depth required is 1.0mm (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Tyre tread pattern not visible over the whole tread area when minimum depth required is 1.0mm (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Tyre tread pattern not visible over the whole tread area when minimum depth required is 1.0mm (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 12 Nov 2021 76,806 miles
Pass 12 Oct 2020 66,223 miles
Pass 1 May 2019 61,164 miles
Fail 24 Apr 2019 61,164 miles

Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a))

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

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Pass 25 Apr 2018 46,886 miles
Pass 25 May 2017 42,587 miles

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

Pass 28 May 2016 38,274 miles

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Pass 20 May 2015 32,657 miles
Pass 2 Jun 2014 29,607 miles
Pass 5 Sep 2013 28,239 miles
Pass 2 Aug 2012 24,960 miles

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

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

Rear Shock absorber has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.7.5)

Pass 12 Jul 2011 17,691 miles
Fail 11 Jul 2011 17,691 miles

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

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

Based on 6,778 MOT tests across 471 vehicles.

68.7%
Pass Rate
5,796
Miles/Year
20
Year Lifespan
471
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint 281
Track rod end ball joint has excessive play 216
Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 202
position lamp(s) not working 179
suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint 145
Full Dodge (usa) Caliber Sxt A reliability report

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MT08 JWX is a 2008 Dodge (usa) Caliber Sxt A in Blue with a 1,998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.2%.

Across all 2008 Dodge (usa) Caliber Sxt A models, the average MOT pass rate is 67.7% with a typical mileage of 57,114 miles. This particular vehicle has performed better than the average for its year.

The most common reason a Dodge (usa) Caliber Sxt A fails its MOT is suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint, accounting for 281 recorded failures. If you're considering buying MT08 JWX, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

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

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MT08 JWX is a 2008 Dodge (usa) Caliber Sxt A, first registered on 8 August 2008.

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