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PJ56 CBO

2007 Dodge Caliber

Black Diesel 1998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires31 Oct 2020
Tests17 (10 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate58.8%

Mileage

100,434 mi
Last recorded100,434 miles
Recorded on1 Nov 2019
Typical for 2007 Dodge Caliber66,005 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationPJ56 CBO
MakeDodge
ModelCaliber
Year2007
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,998cc

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MOT History

10 pass 7 fail
Pass 1 Nov 2019 100,434 miles
Fail 1 Nov 2019 100,434 miles

Offside Rear Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 25 Oct 2018 96,253 miles

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

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play both sides (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured both sides (4.4.3 (a))

Fail 25 Oct 2018 96,253 miles

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

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play both sides (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured both sides (4.4.3 (a))

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Pass 21 Oct 2017 82,742 miles
Pass 22 Oct 2016 72,140 miles

Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (both rear ) (3.6.B.4e)

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Steering arm modified, but not inappropriately (2.2.C.1e)

Fail 22 Oct 2016 72,140 miles

Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (both rear ) (3.6.B.4e)

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

Nearside Steering arm modified, but not inappropriately (2.2.C.1e)

Pass 11 Sep 2015 64,886 miles

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

front subframe slightly corroded

Fail 8 Sep 2015 64,884 miles

Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively split (8.2.2)

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

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

Tyre pressure monitoring system warning lamp indicates a fault (4.1.D.4)

Offside Front Brake hose twisted (3.6.B.4c) DANGEROUS

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

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

front subframe slightly corroded

Pass 12 Sep 2014 60,329 miles

Offside Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.C.1b)

Fail 8 Jan 2013 55,651 miles

Nearside Rear Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

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

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Pass 8 Jan 2013 55,651 miles

Nearside Rear Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

Fail 8 Jan 2013 55,635 miles

Nearside Rear Road wheel badly damaged (4.2.A.1a)

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

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

front tyres cuts in sidewall

Pass 6 Jan 2012 50,578 miles

Nearside Rear Road wheel slightly damaged (4.2.A.1a)

Pass 15 Jan 2011 44,029 miles

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

front brake discs have slight wear

Fail 11 Jan 2011 43,966 miles

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

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

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

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

front brake discs have slight wear

Pass 23 Dec 2009 37,335 miles

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

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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PJ56 CBO is a 2007 Dodge Caliber in Black with a 1,998cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 58.8%.

Across all 2007 Dodge Caliber models, the average MOT pass rate is 66.5% with a typical mileage of 66,005 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 PJ56 CBO, 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 19 years old, this Dodge Caliber is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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PJ56 CBO is a 2007 Dodge Caliber, first registered on 19 January 2007.

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