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NU08 LNG

2008 Dodge Caliber

Red Petrol 1998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires4 Feb 2025
Tests17 (11 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate64.7%

Mileage

127,742 mi
Last recorded127,742 miles
Recorded on5 Feb 2025
Typical for 2008 Dodge Caliber59,760 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationNU08 LNG
MakeDodge
ModelCaliber
Year2008
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,998cc

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MOT History

11 pass 6 fail
Fail 5 Feb 2025 127,742 miles

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

Offside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Rear Sub-frame corroded and seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Stop lamp(s) not working Both rears (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Suspension arm corroded and seriously weakened Both rears (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm Both rears (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated Both fronts (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Battery insecure but not likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (i))

Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

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

Nearside Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced Outer sill area (STRONG ADVISE) (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) Both fronts ()

Rear Registration plate insecure but not likely to fall off (0.1 (a))

TPMS light on dash

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 5 Feb 2024 110,005 miles

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 17 Jan 2023 106,626 miles

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 20 Jun 2019 98,353 miles

Front Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened undersealed (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 18 Jun 2018 93,966 miles

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) both ()

Fail 14 Jun 2018 93,966 miles

Emissions not tested due to leak (8.2.1.2 (d))

Front Sub-frame corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Rear Exhaust emissions likely to be affected by an exhaust leak back box (8.2.1.1 (b))

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

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) both ()

Pass 22 Feb 2017 82,082 miles

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

Tyre pressure monitoring system warning lamp does not illuminate (4.1.D.4)

Fail 13 Feb 2017 81,879 miles

Nearside Rear Outer Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bush bush (2.4.G.2)

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

Power steering fluid level below minimum (2.3.1)

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

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

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

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

Tyre pressure monitoring system warning lamp does not illuminate (4.1.D.4)

Pass 15 Feb 2016 71,868 miles

item removed from screen prior to test

nail in offside rear tyre

offside front tyre worn very low on inner edge

Pass 14 Feb 2015 64,485 miles

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

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Pass 14 Feb 2014 55,595 miles
Pass 1 Feb 2013 48,263 miles

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

front brake discs slight corrosion on inner face

n/s/r tyre wearing low on outer edge

Fail 28 Jan 2013 48,219 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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

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

front brake discs slight corrosion on inner face

n/s/r tyre wearing low on outer edge

Pass 16 Feb 2012 38,977 miles
Fail 14 Feb 2012 38,977 miles

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

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

Offside Rear Radius arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Pass 23 Mar 2011 237,431 miles
Fail 23 Mar 2011 32,758 miles

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

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

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

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

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

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

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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NU08 LNG is a 2008 Dodge Caliber in Red with a 1,998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 64.7%.

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 NU08 LNG, 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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NU08 LNG is a 2008 Dodge Caliber, first registered on 28 March 2008.

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