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OY08 ZRJ

2008 Dodge Caliber

Blue Diesel 1968cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires11 Mar 2019
Tests9 (8 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate88.9%

Mileage

105,743 mi
Last recorded105,743 miles
Recorded on2 Mar 2019
Typical for 2008 Dodge Caliber59,760 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationOY08 ZRJ
MakeDodge
ModelCaliber
Year2008
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,968cc

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MOT History

8 pass 1 fail
Fail 2 Mar 2019 105,743 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

Nearside Lower Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced sill area. (7.1.1 (a) (i))

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

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

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

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn and rubber split. (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Lower Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced sill area. (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Upper Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn arm bush. (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint likely to become detached and rubber split. (5.3.4 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush likely to become detached (5.3.4 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush likely to become detached (5.3.4 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin close to failure limit. (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Inner Steering rack has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.3 (a) (i))

Nearside Lower sill area front and rear sections show signs of corrosion behind visual skin.(not able to inspect internal sections/area).

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

Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

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

Offside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin close to failure limit. (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Offside Lower sill area front and rear sections show signs of corrosion behind visual skin.(not able to inspect internal sections/area)

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

Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

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

Offside Rear Tyre is cracking,perishing.

exhaust system is corroded.

Pass 12 Mar 2018 93,136 miles

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

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both side (3.5.1i)

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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

Pass 8 Feb 2017 77,274 miles
Pass 2 Mar 2016 65,542 miles
Pass 20 Jan 2015 55,747 miles
Pass 21 Jan 2014 43,789 miles
Pass 28 Dec 2012 33,229 miles

steering lock not working

Pass 24 Jan 2012 23,768 miles
Pass 14 Jan 2011 14,423 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 ZRJ is a 2008 Dodge Caliber in Blue with a 1,968cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 9 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 88.9%.

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 OY08 ZRJ, 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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OY08 ZRJ is a 2008 Dodge Caliber, first registered on 27 March 2008.

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