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RY07 VDT

2007 Dodge Caliber

Black Petrol 1998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires20 Sep 2019
Tests16 (9 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate56.3%

Mileage

85,692 mi
Last recorded85,692 miles
Recorded on10 Sep 2018
Typical for 2007 Dodge Caliber66,005 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationRY07 VDT
MakeDodge
ModelCaliber
Year2007
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,998cc

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MOT History

9 pass 7 fail
Pass 10 Sep 2018 85,692 miles

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

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

Rear Parking brake lever defective but can be satisfactorily operated near travel end limit (1.1.6 (d))

Fail 10 Sep 2018 85,692 miles

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

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Nearside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

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

Rear Parking brake lever defective but can be satisfactorily operated near travel end limit (1.1.6 (d))

Rear Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a))

Pass 4 Sep 2017 77,581 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Rear Inner Tyre worn close to the legal limit both side (4.1.E.1)

Fail 4 Sep 2017 77,581 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Nearside Stop lamp missing (1.2.1a)

Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Rear Inner Tyre worn close to the legal limit both side (4.1.E.1)

Pass 19 Sep 2016 71,365 miles

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

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement rear inner bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Fail 10 Sep 2016 71,235 miles

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

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

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

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement rear inner bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Pass 4 Sep 2015 65,895 miles

Nearside Front Inner Tyre worn close to the legal limit low tread edge (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Inner Tyre worn close to the legal limit low tread edge (4.1.E.1)

Rear Towbar component slightly corroded (6.6.1)

Fail 4 Sep 2015 65,895 miles

Nearside Front Inner Tyre worn close to the legal limit low tread edge (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Headlamp has a product on the light source so that the light output is severely reduced (1.7.5a)

Offside Front Inner Tyre worn close to the legal limit low tread edge (4.1.E.1)

Rear Towbar component slightly corroded (6.6.1)

Pass 16 Sep 2014 60,651 miles
Fail 5 Sep 2014 60,460 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim beam image kick up to the offside (1.8)

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Front Headlamp aim beam image kick up to the offside (1.8)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Nail in nearside rear tyre

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

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

Pass 9 Sep 2013 54,132 miles
Fail 7 Sep 2013 54,132 miles

Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

rear discs worn

Pass 21 Sep 2012 50,654 miles
Fail 12 Jul 2011 41,366 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

rear brake pads getting low

Pass 12 Jul 2011 41,366 miles

rear brake pads getting low

Pass 12 Jul 2010 31,663 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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RY07 VDT is a 2007 Dodge Caliber in Black with a 1,998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 56.3%.

Across all 2007 Dodge Caliber models, the average MOT pass rate is 66.5% with a typical mileage of 66,005 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 RY07 VDT, 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 19 years old, this Dodge Caliber is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was RY07 VDT registered?

RY07 VDT is a 2007 Dodge Caliber, first registered on 24 July 2007.

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The MOT history for RY07 VDT shows 16 tests with a 56.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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