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OY08 SZD

2008 Dodge Caliber

Black Petrol 1798cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires21 Jun 2017
Tests11 (7 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate63.6%

Mileage

68,293 mi
Last recorded68,293 miles
Recorded on22 Jun 2016
Typical for 2008 Dodge Caliber59,760 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationOY08 SZD
MakeDodge
ModelCaliber
Year2008
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,798cc

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MOT History

7 pass 4 fail
Pass 22 Jun 2016 68,293 miles
Fail 22 Jun 2016 68,293 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 30 Jul 2015 64,711 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

Fail 29 Jul 2015 64,711 miles

Nearside Rear Trailing arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

Pass 26 Jan 2015 62,141 miles

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

Nearside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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

Offside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Pass 22 Jan 2014 53,842 miles
Fail 21 Jan 2014 53,842 miles

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

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Pass 29 Jan 2013 46,910 miles

Advise n/s/r tyre close to legal limit

Advise o/s/r tyre close to legal limit

Fail 22 Jan 2013 46,766 miles

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

Advise n/s/r tyre close to legal limit

Advise o/s/r tyre close to legal limit

Pass 30 Jan 2012 37,857 miles

ADVISE FRONT BRAKE DISCS CORRODED

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

Pass 31 May 2011 30,879 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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OY08 SZD is a 2008 Dodge Caliber in Black with a 1,798cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 63.6%.

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 OY08 SZD, 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 OY08 SZD registered?

OY08 SZD is a 2008 Dodge Caliber, first registered on 31 March 2008.

Is OY08 SZD safe to buy?

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