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RV08 EOR

2008 Dodge Caliber

Silver Diesel 1968cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires25 Jan 2025
Tests20 (14 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate70%

Mileage

100,046 mi
Last recorded100,046 miles
Recorded on26 Jan 2024
Typical for 2008 Dodge Caliber59,760 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationRV08 EOR
MakeDodge
ModelCaliber
Year2008
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,968cc

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MOT History

14 pass 6 fail
Pass 26 Jan 2024 100,046 miles

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Fail 21 Dec 2023 99,634 miles

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Outer Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded to the extent that control of the vehicle is likely to be adversely affected sill (5.3.6 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Pass 19 Jan 2023 94,296 miles

front subframe corroded

rear subframe corroded

exhaust system corroded

front brake pads low/worn

Fail 19 Jan 2023 94,296 miles

front subframe corroded

rear subframe corroded

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

exhaust system corroded

front brake pads low/worn

Pass 18 Feb 2022 93,733 miles

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 9 Mar 2021 84,166 miles

Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()

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

Fail 8 Mar 2021 84,166 miles

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

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

Nearside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()

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

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

Pass 2 Dec 2019 79,070 miles

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

tpms light on

Fail 2 Dec 2019 79,070 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Nearside Headlamp not working on main beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

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

tpms light on

Pass 16 Jan 2019 71,764 miles

Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Fail 15 Jan 2019 71,762 miles

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

Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Pass 19 Jan 2018 65,603 miles

Tpms light on

Fail 19 Jan 2018 65,603 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Rear brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Tpms light on

Pass 30 Jan 2017 58,360 miles
Pass 19 Jan 2016 53,473 miles
Pass 22 Jan 2015 43,589 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 4 Jan 2014 31,792 miles

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

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

n/s/f/brake slightly binding

o/s/rack arm slightly play

Pass 31 Jan 2013 19,764 miles

Brake fluid level slightly low

Condensation in nearside rear light unit

Rear brake discs in slight poor condition on inner faces

Wipers starting to smear

Pass 31 Jan 2012 12,095 miles
Pass 27 Jan 2011 2,668 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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RV08 EOR is a 2008 Dodge Caliber in Silver with a 1,968cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70%.

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 RV08 EOR, 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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RV08 EOR is a 2008 Dodge Caliber, first registered on 1 March 2008.

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