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RV08 RVC

2008 Dodge Caliber

Black Petrol 1998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires31 Oct 2025
Tests19 (15 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate78.9%

Mileage

93,245 mi
Last recorded93,245 miles
Recorded on29 Oct 2024
Typical for 2008 Dodge Caliber59,760 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationRV08 RVC
MakeDodge
ModelCaliber
Year2008
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,998cc

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MOT History

15 pass 4 fail
Pass 29 Oct 2024 93,245 miles

Offside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

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

Pass 14 Oct 2023 76,209 miles
Pass 26 Oct 2022 74,201 miles
Pass 1 Nov 2021 71,625 miles
Pass 30 Nov 2020 69,279 miles
Pass 18 Dec 2019 65,011 miles
Fail 13 Dec 2019 64,924 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Pass 17 Dec 2018 60,242 miles

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

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge all four (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 17 Dec 2018 60,242 miles

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively both front (3.4 (b) (ii))

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

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge all four (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 5 Dec 2017 55,646 miles

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

Fail 4 Dec 2017 55,644 miles

Offside Front 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)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

Pass 13 Oct 2016 49,661 miles
Pass 19 Nov 2015 41,676 miles
Fail 17 Nov 2015 41,676 miles

Nearside Rear Tie bar/rod rubber bush bonding deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Pass 11 Nov 2014 34,892 miles
Pass 19 Nov 2013 31,291 miles

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

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

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

Pass 21 Nov 2012 28,415 miles

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

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

wet conditions

Pass 18 Nov 2011 22,387 miles
Pass 22 Nov 2010 15,287 miles

Offside Ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

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 RVC is a 2008 Dodge Caliber in Black with a 1,998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 78.9%.

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

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