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SJ07 VPP

2007 Dodge Caliber

Blue Petrol 1968cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires12 Apr 2019
Tests13 (9 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate69.2%

Mileage

89,692 mi
Last recorded89,692 miles
Recorded on13 Apr 2018
Typical for 2007 Dodge Caliber66,005 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSJ07 VPP
MakeDodge
ModelCaliber
Year2007
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,968cc

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MOT History

9 pass 4 fail
Pass 13 Apr 2018 89,692 miles

Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()

Trailing arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement both rear arm front bushes (2.4.G.2)

both rear tyres cracked on side wall but not exposing cord

Fail 13 Apr 2018 89,692 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()

Trailing arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement both rear arm front bushes (2.4.G.2)

both rear tyres cracked on side wall but not exposing cord

Pass 15 Mar 2017 86,628 miles

Oil leak

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

Fail 15 Mar 2017 86,628 miles

Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Oil leak

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

Pass 31 Mar 2016 83,402 miles

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

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

O/s wiper worn

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

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit Inner edge (4.1.E.1)

Power steering belt roller worn/distorted advise replacement

Rear Upper Radius arm has slight play in a pin/bush Both sides (2.4.G.2)

Fail 18 Mar 2016 83,062 miles

Headlamp adversely affected by the operation of another lamp Near side main beam (1.7.5c)

Nearside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

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

Registration plate lamp not working Both sides (1.1.C.1d)

Trailer electrical socket (13 pin) not operating the trailer lamps as intended (1.9.4)

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

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

O/s wiper worn

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

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit Inner edge (4.1.E.1)

Power steering belt roller worn/distorted advise replacement

Rear Upper Radius arm has slight play in a pin/bush Both sides (2.4.G.2)

Pass 11 Mar 2015 74,447 miles
Pass 3 Feb 2014 65,680 miles

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

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 7 Jan 2013 50,019 miles

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

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

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

Pass 12 Jan 2012 31,969 miles
Pass 22 Mar 2011 26,938 miles
Fail 17 Mar 2011 26,938 miles

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

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

Pass 30 Mar 2010 16,129 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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SJ07 VPP is a 2007 Dodge Caliber in Blue with a 1,968cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 69.2%.

Across all 2007 Dodge Caliber models, the average MOT pass rate is 66.5% with a typical mileage of 66,005 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 SJ07 VPP, 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 19 years old, this Dodge Caliber is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was SJ07 VPP registered?

SJ07 VPP is a 2007 Dodge Caliber, first registered on 16 March 2007.

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