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SD57 RUJ

2008 Dodge Avenger

Blue Diesel 1968cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires6 Sep 2023
Tests16 (11 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate68.8%

Mileage

104,655 mi
Last recorded104,655 miles
Recorded on7 Sep 2022
Typical for 2008 Dodge Avenger65,547 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSD57 RUJ
MakeDodge
ModelAvenger
Year2008
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,968cc

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MOT History

11 pass 5 fail
Pass 7 Sep 2022 104,655 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

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

Front Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

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

underside corrosion

Pass 16 Oct 2020 100,530 miles

Front Lower Suspension component corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear Lower Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule both sides (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Rear Lower Suspension component corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 15 Oct 2019 94,722 miles
Pass 18 Oct 2018 88,506 miles
Pass 2 Oct 2017 88,496 miles
Fail 22 Sep 2017 88,494 miles

Nearside Rear brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Nearside rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)

Offside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords inner wall (4.1.D.1a)

Offside Rear brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (3.7.B.5b)

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

Pass 8 Dec 2015 80,061 miles

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

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

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

Fail 8 Dec 2015 80,061 miles

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

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

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

Pass 7 Nov 2014 72,551 miles
Fail 4 Nov 2014 72,530 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (3.4.1c)

Fail 27 Oct 2014 72,518 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (3.4.1c)

Pass 10 Oct 2013 68,124 miles

Offside Front Tyre pressure monitoring system warning lamp does not illuminate (4.1.D.4)

Offside front brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

Fail 8 Oct 2013 68,123 miles

Exhaust emits excessive smoke or vapour of any colour (7.4.B.4)

Offside Front Tyre pressure monitoring system warning lamp does not illuminate (4.1.D.4)

Offside front brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

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

Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Pass 6 Dec 2012 58,674 miles
Pass 19 Jan 2012 43,794 miles
Pass 28 Jan 2011 30,969 miles

How Reliable is the Dodge Avenger?

Based on 11,138 MOT tests across 904 vehicles.

72.1%
Pass Rate
6,981
Miles/Year
19
Year Lifespan
904
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 448
position lamp(s) not working 309
Registration plate lamp not working 217
Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick 215
Track rod end ball joint has excessive play 168
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SD57 RUJ is a 2008 Dodge Avenger in Blue with a 1,968cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.8%.

Across all 2008 Dodge Avenger models, the average MOT pass rate is 72.8% with a typical mileage of 65,547 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 Avenger fails its MOT is tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm, accounting for 448 recorded failures. If you're considering buying SD57 RUJ, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Dodge Avenger typically stays on UK roads for around 19 years. At 18 years old, this Dodge Avenger is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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SD57 RUJ is a 2008 Dodge Avenger, first registered on 31 January 2008.

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