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SJ07 VRL

2007 Dodge Caliber

Blue Petrol 1798cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires31 Jan 2020
Tests13 (9 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate69.2%

Mileage

81,929 mi
Last recorded81,929 miles
Recorded on1 Feb 2019
Typical for 2007 Dodge Caliber66,005 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSJ07 VRL
MakeDodge
ModelCaliber
Year2007
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,798cc

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MOT History

9 pass 4 fail
Pass 1 Feb 2019 81,929 miles

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Fail 26 Jan 2019 81,782 miles

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

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

Battery insecure but not likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Pass 17 Jul 2017 68,835 miles
Pass 6 Jul 2016 62,338 miles
Pass 16 Mar 2015 58,576 miles

Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

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

Fail 14 Mar 2015 58,576 miles

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

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

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 27 Feb 2014 52,544 miles

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

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 1 Mar 2013 47,605 miles

exhaust rear heat shield broken and loose

exhaust very rusty

Fail 27 Feb 2013 47,603 miles

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

exhaust rear heat shield broken and loose

exhaust very rusty

OIL FILTER CORRODED AND LEAKING

Pass 21 Feb 2012 42,287 miles

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

Fail 21 Feb 2012 42,287 miles

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 2 Mar 2011 36,975 miles

Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Nail to nearside rear tyre

Wear to both rear tyres

Wear to front brake pads

Pass 25 Feb 2010 23,674 miles

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

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 VRL is a 2007 Dodge Caliber in Blue with a 1,798cc 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 VRL, 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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SJ07 VRL is a 2007 Dodge Caliber, first registered on 2 March 2007.

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