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NU08 VGY

2008 Dodge Caliber

Red Petrol 1998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires14 Oct 2022
Tests14 (12 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate85.7%

Mileage

100,950 mi
Last recorded100,950 miles
Recorded on15 Oct 2021
Typical for 2008 Dodge Caliber59,760 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

12 pass 2 fail
Pass 15 Oct 2021 100,950 miles

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

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

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

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

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

Fail 15 Oct 2021 100,950 miles

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

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

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

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

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

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

Pass 30 Dec 2019 75,578 miles

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

Pass 28 Aug 2019 74,675 miles
Pass 30 Aug 2018 69,354 miles
Pass 30 Aug 2017 64,691 miles

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Pass 18 Aug 2016 61,036 miles

Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Pass 7 Aug 2015 54,351 miles
Pass 13 Aug 2014 48,183 miles
Pass 13 Aug 2013 41,622 miles
Fail 13 Aug 2013 41,619 miles

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

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

Pass 9 May 2012 33,938 miles

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

Pass 10 May 2011 29,001 miles
Pass 1 Mar 2011 28,159 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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NU08 VGY is a 2008 Dodge Caliber in Red with a 1,998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 85.7%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 VGY, 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 NU08 VGY registered?

NU08 VGY is a 2008 Dodge Caliber, first registered on 27 March 2008.

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