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RY57 USH

2008 Dodge Caliber

Black Diesel 1968cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires14 Jun 2019
Tests13 (8 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate61.5%

Mileage

131,253 mi
Last recorded131,253 miles
Recorded on15 Jun 2018
Typical for 2008 Dodge Caliber59,760 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationRY57 USH
MakeDodge
ModelCaliber
Year2008
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,968cc

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MOT History

8 pass 5 fail
Pass 15 Jun 2018 131,253 miles
Pass 4 Jan 2017 120,716 miles

Nearside Rear Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Upper Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Pass 7 Dec 2015 109,089 miles
Fail 7 Dec 2015

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

Fail 12 Dec 2014 97,301 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

engine management light on

n/s/f tyre wearing on inner edge

Pass 12 Dec 2014 97,301 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

engine management light on

n/s/f tyre wearing on inner edge

Pass 26 Nov 2013 85,613 miles
Pass 9 Nov 2012 68,047 miles
Pass 23 Nov 2011 55,247 miles
Fail 16 Nov 2011 55,247 miles

Front registration plate incorrect (6.3.1a)

Offside Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Rear registration plate incorrect (6.3.1a)

Offside front lower arm rear bush displaced.

Fail 16 Nov 2011 55,247 miles

Offside Front Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Offside front lower arm, rear bush displaced but no movement.

Pass 3 Mar 2011 50,313 miles

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

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

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

advise; poss slight judder from front brakes?

Fail 1 Mar 2011 50,312 miles

Nearside Front Lower Ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

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

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

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

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

advise; poss slight judder from front brakes?

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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RY57 USH is a 2008 Dodge Caliber in Black with a 1,968cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 61.5%.

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 RY57 USH, 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 RY57 USH registered?

RY57 USH is a 2008 Dodge Caliber, first registered on 7 February 2008.

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