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RV58 CZJ

2008 Dodge (usa) Caliber Sxt A

Black Petrol 1998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires14 Oct 2021
Tests14 (9 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate64.3%

Mileage

61,386 mi
Last recorded61,386 miles
Recorded on2 Nov 2021
Typical for 2008 Dodge (usa) Caliber Sxt A57,114 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationRV58 CZJ
MakeDodge (usa)
ModelCaliber Sxt A
Year2008
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,998cc

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MOT History

9 pass 5 fail
Fail 2 Nov 2021 61,386 miles

Brake performance not tested (1.2.1 (g))

Emissions not tested (8.2.1.2 (d))

Exhaust emissions likely to be affected by an exhaust leak back box (8.2.2.1 (b))

Nearside Front Side repeater missing (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Integral body structure or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a body mounting outer sill (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Nearside Rear Axle swivel pins and bushes swivel pin and/or bush excessively worn trailing arm bush split (5.1.2 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Brake disc significantly and obviously worn (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Nearside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

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

Offside Integral body structure or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a body mounting outer sill (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Offside Rear Brake disc significantly and obviously worn (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Nearside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

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

Oil leak, but not excessive sump area (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 9 Oct 2020 57,633 miles
Fail 8 Oct 2020 57,633 miles

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

Pass 10 Oct 2019 54,403 miles
Pass 15 Oct 2018 49,620 miles

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 19 Mar 2018 47,641 miles
Pass 24 Feb 2017 44,166 miles
Fail 24 Feb 2017 44,166 miles

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

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

Pass 2 Nov 2015 38,927 miles
Fail 2 Nov 2015 38,927 miles

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

Pass 12 Jun 2014 31,708 miles

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

Fail 9 Jun 2014 31,708 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (3.4.1c)

Emissions not tested (7.0)

Engine management light on

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

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

Pass 2 Oct 2012 26,692 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

front and rear tyres wearing low

Pass 5 Aug 2011 20,202 miles

How Reliable is the Dodge (usa) Caliber Sxt A?

Based on 6,778 MOT tests across 471 vehicles.

68.7%
Pass Rate
5,796
Miles/Year
20
Year Lifespan
471
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint 281
Track rod end ball joint has excessive play 216
Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 202
position lamp(s) not working 179
suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint 145
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RV58 CZJ is a 2008 Dodge (usa) Caliber Sxt A in Black with a 1,998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 64.3%.

Across all 2008 Dodge (usa) Caliber Sxt A models, the average MOT pass rate is 67.7% with a typical mileage of 57,114 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 (usa) Caliber Sxt A fails its MOT is suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint, accounting for 281 recorded failures. If you're considering buying RV58 CZJ, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Dodge (usa) Caliber Sxt A typically stays on UK roads for around 20 years. At 18 years old, this Dodge (usa) Caliber Sxt A is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was RV58 CZJ registered?

RV58 CZJ is a 2008 Dodge (usa) Caliber Sxt A, first registered on 22 September 2008.

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