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NJ07 VRG

2007 Dodge Caliber

Black Diesel 1968cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires20 Dec 2020
Tests18 (10 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate55.6%

Mileage

147,722 mi
Last recorded147,722 miles
Recorded on21 Jun 2019
Typical for 2007 Dodge Caliber66,005 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationNJ07 VRG
MakeDodge
ModelCaliber
Year2007
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,968cc

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MOT History

10 pass 8 fail
Pass 21 Jun 2019 147,722 miles

Nearside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Offside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

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

Fail 19 Jun 2019 147,722 miles

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

Front Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion which adversely affects braking or steering SUB FRAIME (6.1.1 (c) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

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

Nearside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Offside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

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

Pass 24 May 2018 141,509 miles

Rear Brake disc worn, but not excessively 2 rear discs (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Pass 6 Jun 2017 134,626 miles
Fail 5 Jun 2017 134,624 miles

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

Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.0mm 2 front tyer (4.1.E.2b)

Pass 14 Jun 2016 120,141 miles
Fail 13 Jun 2016 120,132 miles

Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

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

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

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded subframe (2.4.A.3)

Pass 11 Mar 2015 100,881 miles

Engine management light on

Nail in nearside front tyre

Nail in nearside rear tyre

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

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Tyre Pressure Monitoring system indicates a fault

n/s rear tyre slightly worn on inner edge

o/s front tyre worn badly on inner edge

Fail 19 Mar 2014 79,879 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Vehicle's internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights

engine management light on

n/s front tyre worn slightly on inner edge

Pass 19 Mar 2014 79,879 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Vehicle's internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights

engine management light on

n/s front tyre worn slightly on inner edge

Pass 26 Mar 2013 58,885 miles

N/s/r seatbelt not checked (child seat fitted)

O/s/f & n/s/f tyres worn on inner edge

Fail 19 Mar 2013 58,851 miles

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

N/s/r seatbelt not checked (child seat fitted)

O/s/f & n/s/f tyres worn on inner edge

TPMS light was on in dicating n/s/r tyre low on pressure - re-inflated

Pass 22 Mar 2012 45,802 miles

slight play in nearside steering arm

Fail 21 Mar 2012 45,774 miles

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

slight play in nearside steering arm

Pass 3 Mar 2011 34,047 miles
Fail 3 Mar 2011 34,047 miles

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

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

Pass 22 Mar 2010 25,891 miles
Fail 18 Mar 2010 25,774 miles

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

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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NJ07 VRG is a 2007 Dodge Caliber in Black with a 1,968cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 55.6%.

Across all 2007 Dodge Caliber models, the average MOT pass rate is 66.5% with a typical mileage of 66,005 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 NJ07 VRG, 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 19 years old, this Dodge Caliber is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was NJ07 VRG registered?

NJ07 VRG is a 2007 Dodge Caliber, first registered on 22 March 2007.

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