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OV08 JBY

2008 Dodge (usa) Caliber SE D

Silver Diesel 1968cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires10 Mar 2023
Tests19 (13 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate68.4%

Mileage

98,018 mi
Last recorded98,018 miles
Recorded on7 Mar 2022
Typical for 2008 Dodge (usa) Caliber SE D76,299 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationOV08 JBY
MakeDodge (usa)
ModelCaliber SE D
Year2008
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,968cc

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MOT History

13 pass 6 fail
Pass 7 Mar 2022 98,018 miles

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

Pass 15 Feb 2021 92,027 miles

Nearside Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

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

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

Pass 22 Feb 2020 85,233 miles
Pass 2 Mar 2019 76,693 miles

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

Pass 24 Feb 2018 65,608 miles
Fail 17 Feb 2018 65,441 miles

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

Pass 11 Mar 2017 56,350 miles

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

Nearside Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

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

Pass 23 Jan 2016 44,582 miles
Fail 23 Jan 2016 44,582 miles

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

Offside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 21 Apr 2015 43,737 miles
Fail 21 Apr 2015 43,737 miles

Offside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Pass 29 Apr 2014 42,934 miles

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

Fail 23 Apr 2014 42,927 miles

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

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

Pass 20 May 2013 40,200 miles

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

Fail 15 May 2013 40,192 miles

Nearside Front Lower Tie bar/rod ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Tie bar/rod rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

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

Pass 9 May 2012 38,621 miles

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)

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

Pass 29 Mar 2012 38,264 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Nail in offside rear tyre

Nearside Rear Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Fail 27 Mar 2012 38,264 miles

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

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Nail in offside rear tyre

Nearside Rear Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Pass 17 Mar 2011 33,400 miles

How Reliable is the Dodge (usa) Caliber SE D?

Based on 3,065 MOT tests across 231 vehicles.

66.3%
Pass Rate
7,957
Miles/Year
20
Year Lifespan
231
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Track rod end ball joint has excessive play 159
Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint 134
position lamp(s) not working 124
Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak 118
Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 115
Full Dodge (usa) Caliber SE D reliability report

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OV08 JBY is a 2008 Dodge (usa) Caliber SE D in Silver with a 1,968cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.4%.

Across all 2008 Dodge (usa) Caliber SE D models, the average MOT pass rate is 65.4% with a typical mileage of 76,299 miles. This particular vehicle has performed better than the average for its year.

The most common reason a Dodge (usa) Caliber SE D fails its MOT is track rod end ball joint has excessive play, accounting for 159 recorded failures. If you're considering buying OV08 JBY, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Dodge (usa) Caliber SE D typically stays on UK roads for around 20 years. At 18 years old, this Dodge (usa) Caliber SE D is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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OV08 JBY is a 2008 Dodge (usa) Caliber SE D, first registered on 27 March 2008.

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