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RUI 3127

2008 Dodge Caliber

Blue Petrol 1798cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires19 Nov 2021
Tests16 (10 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate62.5%

Mileage

73,874 mi
Last recorded73,874 miles
Recorded on20 Nov 2020
Typical for 2008 Dodge Caliber59,760 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationRUI 3127
MakeDodge
ModelCaliber
Year2008
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,798cc

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MOT History

10 pass 6 fail
Pass 20 Nov 2020 73,874 miles
Fail 20 Nov 2020 73,878 miles

Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

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

Offside Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Tyre has ply or cords damaged (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Tyre obviously under inflated (5.2.3 (l))

Nearside Rear Tyre obviously under inflated (5.2.3 (l))

Offside Front Tyre obviously under inflated screw in tyre punctured (5.2.3 (l))

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Rear Tyre obviously under inflated (5.2.3 (l))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 15 Apr 2019 65,906 miles

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 5 Apr 2019 65,906 miles

Nearside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a))

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 14 Jun 2018 62,503 miles

Offside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Pass 20 Jun 2017 56,518 miles

nearside rear trailing arm bush slightly deteriorated

slight play at offside rear hub upper bush

speedometer glass cracked

Fail 20 Jun 2017 56,518 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

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

nearside rear trailing arm bush slightly deteriorated

slight play at offside rear hub upper bush

speedometer glass cracked

Pass 1 Jun 2016 50,113 miles

speedometer glass cracked

Fail 31 May 2016 50,113 miles

Hazard warning switch insecure (1.4.B.1d)

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

front brake discs corroded

rear exhaust heat shield insecure

rear tyres worn low

speedometer glass cracked

Pass 9 Jun 2015 43,679 miles

front brake discs corroded on inner faces

rear tyres getting low

speedometer glass cracked

Pass 3 Jun 2014 37,149 miles

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

all brakes juddering slightly

front brake discs corroding

nearside rear tyre badly cracking

offside rear tyre cracking

Pass 3 Jun 2013 31,371 miles

front brake disc's corroded

rear tyres cracking

slight judder on all brakes.

Fail 3 Jun 2013 31,371 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

front brake disc's corroded

rear tyres cracking

slight judder on all brakes.

Pass 30 May 2012 25,299 miles
Pass 13 Jun 2011 18,297 miles
Fail 10 Jun 2011 18,297 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm has excessive 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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RUI 3127 is a 2008 Dodge Caliber in Blue with a 1,798cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 62.5%.

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 RUI 3127, 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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What year was RUI 3127 registered?

RUI 3127 is a 2008 Dodge Caliber, first registered on 15 February 2008.

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