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SA08 YWV

2008 Dodge Caliber

Orange Petrol 1998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires28 Jan 2020
Tests11 (9 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate81.8%

Mileage

73,685 mi
Last recorded73,685 miles
Recorded on23 Jan 2019
Typical for 2008 Dodge Caliber59,760 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSA08 YWV
MakeDodge
ModelCaliber
Year2008
ColourOrange
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,998cc

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MOT History

9 pass 2 fail
Pass 23 Jan 2019 73,685 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

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

rear wiper split

Pass 29 Jan 2018 68,854 miles
Pass 27 Jan 2017 64,314 miles
Pass 24 May 2016 61,409 miles

Body has slight corrosion underside vehicle (6.1.B.2)

Pass 25 Jun 2015 56,827 miles
Pass 9 Jun 2014 50,854 miles
Pass 14 Jun 2013 44,653 miles
Fail 13 Jun 2013 44,653 miles

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

Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Nearside rear brake juddering severely (3.7.A.5b)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

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

Pass 22 Jun 2012 38,639 miles

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

Fail 22 Jun 2012 38,639 miles

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

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

Pass 1 Jun 2011 32,855 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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SA08 YWV is a 2008 Dodge Caliber in Orange with a 1,998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81.8%.

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 SA08 YWV, 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 SA08 YWV registered?

SA08 YWV is a 2008 Dodge Caliber, first registered on 31 March 2008.

Is SA08 YWV safe to buy?

The MOT history for SA08 YWV shows 11 tests with a 81.8% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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