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NY57 GZJ

2008 Dodge Caliber

Blue Diesel 1968cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires2 Nov 2016
Tests8 (6 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

40,207 mi
Last recorded40,207 miles
Recorded on3 Nov 2015
Typical for 2008 Dodge Caliber59,760 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationNY57 GZJ
MakeDodge
ModelCaliber
Year2008
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,968cc

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MOT History

6 pass 2 fail
Pass 3 Nov 2015 40,207 miles

Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

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

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

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

UNDER ENGINE COVER FITTED

Fail 30 Oct 2015 40,177 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a ball joint DROPLINK (2.4.G.2)

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

Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

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

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

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

UNDER ENGINE COVER FITTED

Pass 29 Oct 2014 34,676 miles

Nail in offside rear tyre

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Offside Front Steering pivot point has slight play (2.2.B.1g)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 30 Oct 2013 28,444 miles

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

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

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

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

Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

offside front slight break binding

Pass 1 Nov 2012 22,099 miles

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

oil is low

Fail 31 Oct 2012 22,076 miles

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

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

oil is low

Pass 26 Aug 2011 14,302 miles
Pass 20 Aug 2010 7,321 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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NY57 GZJ is a 2008 Dodge Caliber in Blue with a 1,968cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 8 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 NY57 GZJ, 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 NY57 GZJ registered?

NY57 GZJ is a 2008 Dodge Caliber, first registered on 31 January 2008.

Is NY57 GZJ safe to buy?

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