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OE57 TXL

2008 Dodge Caliber

Red Petrol 1998cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires22 Aug 2027
Tests24 (17 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate70.8%

Mileage

94,610 mi
Last recorded94,610 miles
Recorded on27 Jul 2026
Typical for 2008 Dodge Caliber59,760 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationOE57 TXL
MakeDodge
ModelCaliber
Year2008
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,998cc

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MOT History

17 pass 7 fail
Pass 27 Jul 2026 94,610 miles

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

Pass 20 Aug 2025 91,517 miles

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

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

Fail 6 Aug 2025 91,517 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Nearside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

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

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

Pass 2 Aug 2024 88,017 miles

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

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

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases Top of silencer (6.1.2 (a))

Fail 26 Jul 2024 88,017 miles

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

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

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

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases Top of silencer (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 2 Aug 2023 83,776 miles
Pass 1 Aug 2022 79,635 miles

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

Pass 6 Aug 2021 77,485 miles
Fail 6 Aug 2021 77,485 miles

Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 27 Jul 2020 76,123 miles
Pass 23 Aug 2019 73,233 miles
Pass 29 Jun 2018 70,210 miles

Offside Front Inner CV GAITER SEEPAGE

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

Fail 26 Jun 2018 70,158 miles

Nearside Rear Suspension rod pin or bush excessively worn FORWARD ARM (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Headlamp not working on main beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Inner CV GAITER SEEPAGE

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

Pass 3 Jul 2017 61,520 miles

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

Fail 28 Jun 2017 61,495 miles

Offside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

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

Pass 4 Jul 2016 56,682 miles

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

Pass 3 Jul 2015 45,575 miles
Pass 28 Jul 2014 34,079 miles
Pass 21 Jan 2014 31,749 miles
Fail 13 Jan 2014 31,712 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (3.4.1c)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 30 Jan 2013 24,513 miles
Pass 23 Jan 2012 17,436 miles
Fail 23 Jan 2012 17,436 miles

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

Pass 24 Jan 2011 13,163 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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OE57 TXL is a 2008 Dodge Caliber in Red with a 1,998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70.8%.

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 OE57 TXL, 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 OE57 TXL registered?

OE57 TXL is a 2008 Dodge Caliber, first registered on 31 January 2008.

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