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RJ56 JVW

2006 Dodge Caliber

Black Petrol 1798cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires17 Nov 2016
Tests11 (7 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate63.6%

Mileage

85,937 mi
Last recorded85,937 miles
Recorded on17 Nov 2015
Typical for 2006 Dodge Caliber65,485 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationRJ56 JVW
MakeDodge
ModelCaliber
Year2006
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,798cc

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MOT History

7 pass 4 fail
Pass 17 Nov 2015 85,937 miles

Steering pivot point has slight play o/s/f inner rack end (2.2.B.1g)

Fail 13 Nov 2015 85,937 miles

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

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

Steering pivot point has slight play o/s/f inner rack end (2.2.B.1g)

oil filter is leaking oil

Pass 18 Nov 2014 78,581 miles

Tyre pressure monitoring system warning lamp does not illuminate (4.1.D.4)

both front tyres are wearing low

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

oil filter is leaking oil

slight play in the steering rack

Fail 31 Oct 2014 78,581 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Nearside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Nearside Rear Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Front Driver's door cannot be opened from inside the vehicle (6.2.B.1b)

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

both front tyres are wearing low

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

oil filter is leaking oil

slight play in the steering rack

tyre pressure monitoring system warning lamp indicates a fault

Pass 8 Nov 2013 71,946 miles
Pass 8 Nov 2012 65,033 miles

n/s/f brake disc is quite rusty on the inside edge

Fail 5 Nov 2012 65,033 miles

Nearside Front Mechanical brake component has restricted free movement (3.5.1k)

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

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

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

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b) DANGEROUS

n/s/f brake disc is quite rusty on the inside edge

Pass 14 Oct 2011 57,159 miles

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

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

Pass 15 Oct 2010 51,858 miles
Pass 30 Oct 2009 42,178 miles

Nearside front brake juddering slightly (3.7.A.2b)

Offside front brake juddering slightly (3.7.A.2b)

nearside front tyre soon.

Fail 30 Oct 2009 42,178 miles

Centre Windscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching into the swept area by more than 40mm outside zone 'A' (8.3.1e)

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

Nearside front brake juddering slightly (3.7.A.2b)

Offside front brake juddering slightly (3.7.A.2b)

nearside front tyre soon.

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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RJ56 JVW is a 2006 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 2006 Dodge Caliber models, the average MOT pass rate is 66.1% with a typical mileage of 65,485 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 RJ56 JVW, 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 20 years old, this Dodge Caliber is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was RJ56 JVW registered?

RJ56 JVW is a 2006 Dodge Caliber, first registered on 30 October 2006.

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