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SD57 TJU

2008 Dodge (usa) Caliber SE D

Orange Diesel 1968cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires3 Nov 2021
Tests13 (9 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate69.2%

Mileage

82,541 mi
Last recorded82,541 miles
Recorded on4 Nov 2020
Typical for 2008 Dodge (usa) Caliber SE D76,299 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSD57 TJU
MakeDodge (usa)
ModelCaliber SE D
Year2008
ColourOrange
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,968cc

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MOT History

9 pass 4 fail
Pass 4 Nov 2020 82,541 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

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))

Fail 2 Nov 2020 82,536 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.2.2 (g))

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Offside Front Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

Nearside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

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))

Pass 13 Aug 2019 78,315 miles

Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule both front (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Front Suspension component mounting repair covered in underseal subframe (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement tybar bushes (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement tybar bushes (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Rear Suspension component mounting repair covered in underseal subframe (5.3.6 (a) (i))

little reserve travel handbrake lever

Fail 1 Aug 2019 78,095 miles

Nearside Front Sub-frame corroded and seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced sill (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Offside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced sill (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Rear Sub-frame corroded and seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule both front (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Nearside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement tybar bushes (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement tybar bushes (5.3.4 (a) (i))

little reserve travel handbrake lever

Pass 14 Jan 2017 66,370 miles
Pass 25 Jan 2016 56,666 miles
Pass 23 Jan 2015 46,853 miles

Near side front tyre worn out (inner)

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

Nearside Rear Brake hose slightly damaged (3.6.B.4d)

Off side front tyre worn out (inner)

Off side rear tyre detriorated

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

Pass 8 Jan 2014 34,303 miles

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

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

Pass 21 Jan 2013 28,895 miles

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

Fail 15 Jan 2013 28,825 miles

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

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

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

Pass 10 Jan 2012 23,088 miles

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

Pass 24 Jan 2011 17,509 miles
Fail 17 Jan 2011 17,389 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

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
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SD57 TJU is a 2008 Dodge (usa) Caliber SE D in Orange with a 1,968cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 69.2%.

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 SD57 TJU, 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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SD57 TJU is a 2008 Dodge (usa) Caliber SE D, first registered on 23 January 2008.

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