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NL08 NXR

2008 Dodge Caliber

Silver Diesel 1968cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires1 Aug 2019
Tests16 (9 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate56.3%

Mileage

72,806 mi
Last recorded72,806 miles
Recorded on2 Aug 2018
Typical for 2008 Dodge Caliber59,760 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationNL08 NXR
MakeDodge
ModelCaliber
Year2008
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,968cc

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MOT History

9 pass 7 fail
Pass 2 Aug 2018 72,806 miles

subframe coroded and holde

Fail 30 Jul 2018 72,806 miles

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

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Nearside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush likely to become detached (5.3.4 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

subframe coroded and holde

Pass 1 Aug 2017 65,277 miles
Fail 24 Jul 2017 65,277 miles

Exhaust emits an excessive level of metered smoke (7.4.B.3a)

Nearside Front Steering system has excessive free play detected at the steering wheel (steering rack fitted) (2.2.A.1b)

Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear brake caliper has restricted free movement (3.5.1k)

Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (3.7.B.5b)

Pass 6 Jan 2016 54,349 miles

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

undertrays and engine covers fitted blocking view to some items

Fail 29 Dec 2015 54,349 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

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

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

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

undertrays and engine covers fitted blocking view to some items

Pass 19 Dec 2014 46,597 miles

o/s/r tyre worn on side wall

Fail 18 Dec 2014 46,597 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

o/s/r tyre worn on side wall

Pass 31 Dec 2013 41,052 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Fail 30 Dec 2013 41,052 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a lump, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 13 Jun 2013 37,811 miles

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

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

cracks in both rear tyre side walls

Fail 13 Jun 2013 37,811 miles

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

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

cracks in both rear tyre side walls

Pass 14 Jun 2012 31,484 miles

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

Nail in offside rear tyre

Fail 2 Jun 2012 31,477 miles

Hazard warning switch faulty (1.4.B.1d)

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

Nail in offside rear tyre

Pass 4 May 2011 24,044 miles
Pass 9 Mar 2011 23,081 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 NXR is a 2008 Dodge Caliber in Silver with a 1,968cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 56.3%.

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 NXR, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was NL08 NXR registered?

NL08 NXR is a 2008 Dodge Caliber, first registered on 26 March 2008.

Is NL08 NXR safe to buy?

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