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NL08 NWU

2008 Dodge Caliber

Silver Petrol 1998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires27 Jun 2023
Tests18 (12 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

96,810 mi
Last recorded96,810 miles
Recorded on24 Jun 2022
Typical for 2008 Dodge Caliber59,760 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationNL08 NWU
MakeDodge
ModelCaliber
Year2008
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,998cc

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MOT History

12 pass 6 fail
Pass 24 Jun 2022 96,810 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Offside Front Integral body structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

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

Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both rear (1.1.11 (c))

under body corroded

Fail 24 Jun 2022 96,810 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Offside Front Integral body structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security (6.2.2 (d) (i))

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

Offside Front Road wheel fixing missing (5.2.1 (a) (i))

Offside Front Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

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

Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both rear (1.1.11 (c))

under body corroded

Pass 28 Jun 2021 93,738 miles

Corroded on off side sill

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

Fail 28 Jun 2021 93,738 miles

Corroded on off side sill

Offside Front Position lamp missing (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

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

Pass 19 Jun 2020 86,431 miles

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

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

Fail 24 Mar 2020 85,562 miles

Offside Front Vehicle structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Power steering pipe/hose leaking (2.1.5 (a))

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

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

Power steering fluid level below minimum (2.1.5 (b) (i))

Window excessively tinted but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (b) (i))

Pass 11 Mar 2019 77,459 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

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

Nearside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

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

Offside Power steering component has slight seepage from a component Rack (2.1.5 (a))

Offside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Offside Windscreen wiper blade defective partly broken; **Advise Att** (3.4 (b) (i))

Pass 5 Mar 2018 67,427 miles

Nearside Front Mid front outer sill skin {Appears to be moulding} corroded thru

Offside Power steering component(s) has slight seepage from a component Rack (2.3.3b)

Fail 5 Mar 2018 67,427 miles

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Nearside Front Mid front outer sill skin {Appears to be moulding} corroded thru

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside wiper blade deterioated

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Power steering component(s) has slight seepage from a component Rack (2.3.3b)

Pass 23 Mar 2017 58,895 miles

Nearside Rear Trailing arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement forward bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Power steering component(s) has slight seepage from a component Rack (2.3.3b)

Offside Rear Trailing arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement forward bush (2.4.G.2)

Fail 17 Mar 2017 58,826 miles

Nearside Front Sub-frame corroded and seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Offside Front Sub-frame corroded and seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Nearside Rear Trailing arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement forward bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Power steering component(s) has slight seepage from a component Rack (2.3.3b)

Offside Rear Trailing arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement forward bush (2.4.G.2)

Pass 21 Mar 2016 47,535 miles

Offside Rear Braking Application; Slightly uneven

Pass 9 Mar 2015 40,410 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

N/S/F Tyre; slightly worn to both edges

N/S/R Tyre; slightly perrished

O/S/F Tyre; slight wear to inside edge

Offside Power steering ram(s) has slight seepage from a component (2.3.3b)

Pass 10 Mar 2014 35,185 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Offside Power steering ram(s) has slight seepage from a component (2.3.3b)

Pass 15 Mar 2013 30,301 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Offside Power steering ram(s) has slight seepage from a component (2.3.3b)

Fail 15 Mar 2013 30,301 miles

Offside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

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

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Offside Power steering ram(s) has slight seepage from a component (2.3.3b)

Pass 21 Mar 2012 25,790 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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

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

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

Pass 1 Mar 2011 22,250 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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NL08 NWU is a 2008 Dodge Caliber in Silver with a 1,998cc petrol 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 NL08 NWU, 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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NL08 NWU is a 2008 Dodge Caliber, first registered on 10 March 2008.

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