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NH57 HXL

2008 Dodge Caliber

Orange Diesel 1968cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires25 Jan 2022
Tests14 (8 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate57.1%

Mileage

82,056 mi
Last recorded82,056 miles
Recorded on26 Jan 2021
Typical for 2008 Dodge Caliber59,760 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationNH57 HXL
MakeDodge
ModelCaliber
Year2008
ColourOrange
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,968cc

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MOT History

8 pass 6 fail
Pass 26 Jan 2021 82,056 miles

Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Sub-frame is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced engine bed (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Pass 15 May 2019 80,750 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Fail 14 May 2019 80,750 miles

Offside Front Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 18 May 2018 76,960 miles

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

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

Fail 16 May 2018 76,958 miles

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

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm cords showing on inner edge (4.1.E.1)

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

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

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

Nearside Front Nail in tyre ()

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

Pass 4 Aug 2016 63,533 miles

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

Nearside Rear 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)

Fail 27 Jul 2016 63,533 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorber casing damaged externally so the unit does not function (2.7.2a)

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

Nearside Front coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

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

Offside Front Inner Tie bar/rod has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Fail 28 Jun 2016 63,516 miles

Nearside Front Ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Nearside Front coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

Shock absorber casing damaged externally so the unit does not function (2.7.2a)

discs rusty

Pass 1 Aug 2014 60,230 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Nail in nearside rear tyre

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

Rear Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

T.P.S light on

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Fail 31 Jul 2014 60,230 miles

Nearside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

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

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

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Nail in nearside rear tyre

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

Rear Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

T.P.S light on

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 29 Jan 2013 45,011 miles
Fail 29 Jan 2013 45,011 miles

Offside Front Ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Pass 23 Jan 2012 37,928 miles

Nail in nearside rear tyre

Nail in offside rear tyre

Pass 24 Jan 2011 31,433 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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NH57 HXL is a 2008 Dodge Caliber in Orange with a 1,968cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 57.1%.

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 NH57 HXL, 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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What year was NH57 HXL registered?

NH57 HXL is a 2008 Dodge Caliber, first registered on 28 January 2008.

Is NH57 HXL safe to buy?

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