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SD08 CAM

2008 Dodge Caliber

Silver Petrol 1998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires26 Mar 2021
Tests15 (10 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

64,356 mi
Last recorded64,356 miles
Recorded on19 Feb 2021
Typical for 2008 Dodge Caliber59,760 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSD08 CAM
MakeDodge
ModelCaliber
Year2008
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,998cc

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MOT History

10 pass 5 fail
Fail 19 Feb 2021 64,356 miles

Brake lever has insufficient reserve travel (1.1.2 (a))

Brake pedal has insufficient reserve travel (1.1.2 (a))

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on main beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

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

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

Offside Front Fluid leak harmful to the environment or a risk to other road users leaking from corroded pipe. Possibly power steering or transmission fluid. (8.4.1 (a) (i))

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

Offside Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases back box (6.1.2 (a))

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

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

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

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

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

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

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

Rear Fuel hose deteriorated (6.1.3 (c) (ii))

Rear bumper bar corroded

Pass 27 Mar 2020 63,115 miles

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

Nearside Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

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

Pass 25 Mar 2019 60,875 miles

Both rear flexible brake pipe ferules are corroded

Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Both rear, (and are heavily corroded) (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Brake pad(s) wearing thin Both rear (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Engine cover is fitted obscuring some topside components

Fuel pipe corroded (near tank)

Offside Front Nail in tyre ()

The rear subframe is heavily corroded

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view Small chip in swept area (3.2 (a) (i))

Fail 25 Mar 2019 60,875 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases At the rear silencer (6.1.2 (a))

Both rear flexible brake pipe ferules are corroded

Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Both rear, (and are heavily corroded) (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Brake pad(s) wearing thin Both rear (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Engine cover is fitted obscuring some topside components

Fuel pipe corroded (near tank)

Offside Front Nail in tyre ()

The rear subframe is heavily corroded

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view Small chip in swept area (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 27 Mar 2018 59,105 miles
Pass 17 Mar 2017 56,026 miles
Fail 17 Mar 2017 56,026 miles

Front Sub-frame corroded and seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Pass 18 Mar 2016 53,316 miles
Pass 19 Mar 2015 50,060 miles
Pass 13 Mar 2014 46,455 miles
Pass 20 Mar 2013 42,563 miles
Fail 20 Mar 2013 42,563 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Nearside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Pass 21 Mar 2012 37,391 miles
Fail 21 Mar 2012 37,391 miles

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

Pass 24 Mar 2011 31,802 miles

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

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

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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SD08 CAM is a 2008 Dodge Caliber in Silver with a 1,998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 SD08 CAM, 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 SD08 CAM registered?

SD08 CAM is a 2008 Dodge Caliber, first registered on 26 March 2008.

Is SD08 CAM safe to buy?

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