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RY57 USM

2008 Dodge (usa) Caliber SE D

Red Diesel 1968cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires9 Nov 2023
Tests16 (13 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate81.3%

Mileage

147,948 mi
Last recorded147,948 miles
Recorded on10 Nov 2022
Typical for 2008 Dodge (usa) Caliber SE D76,299 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationRY57 USM
MakeDodge (usa)
ModelCaliber SE D
Year2008
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,968cc

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MOT History

13 pass 3 fail
Pass 10 Nov 2022 147,948 miles

Exhaust emits black smoke during acceleration (8.2.1.2 (g))

engine oil on minimum mark

Pass 5 Nov 2021 140,259 miles

Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Front Inner Drag link end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Pass 22 Sep 2020 136,071 miles

Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Front Inner Drag link end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Pass 20 Sep 2019 133,365 miles

Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Pass 7 Sep 2018 122,793 miles
Fail 7 Sep 2018 122,791 miles

Nearside Front Engine mounting bracket excessively loose Engine Mount Bracket Bolt s insecure (6.1.8 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Nail in tyre ()

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Nearside Rear Parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Pass 22 Sep 2017 115,761 miles
Pass 19 Sep 2016 100,367 miles

Nearside Front tyre wearing outer edge

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

Offside Rear Trailing arm rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Fail 19 Sep 2016 100,367 miles

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

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

Nearside Front tyre wearing outer edge

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

Offside Rear Trailing arm rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Pass 5 Aug 2015 75,495 miles
Fail 3 Aug 2015 75,495 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Nearside Rear Upper Tie bar/rod has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Rear Upper Tie bar/rod has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

both front tyres getting low on tread

engine oil level low

nail in offside front tyre

Pass 7 Jan 2015 71,274 miles
Pass 10 Jan 2014 62,324 miles
Pass 15 Jan 2013 28,509 miles
Pass 28 Feb 2012 23,938 miles
Pass 4 Mar 2011 19,532 miles

How Reliable is the Dodge (usa) Caliber SE D?

Based on 3,065 MOT tests across 231 vehicles.

66.3%
Pass Rate
7,957
Miles/Year
20
Year Lifespan
231
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Track rod end ball joint has excessive play 159
Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint 134
position lamp(s) not working 124
Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak 118
Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 115
Full Dodge (usa) Caliber SE D reliability report

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RY57 USM is a 2008 Dodge (usa) Caliber SE D in Red with a 1,968cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81.3%.

Across all 2008 Dodge (usa) Caliber SE D models, the average MOT pass rate is 65.4% with a typical mileage of 76,299 miles. This particular vehicle has performed better than the average for its year.

The most common reason a Dodge (usa) Caliber SE D fails its MOT is track rod end ball joint has excessive play, accounting for 159 recorded failures. If you're considering buying RY57 USM, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

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

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RY57 USM is a 2008 Dodge (usa) Caliber SE D, first registered on 22 February 2008.

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