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SJ08 YZM

2008 Dodge (usa) Caliber Sxt Sport D

Black Diesel 1968cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires27 Oct 2018
Tests11 (8 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate72.7%

Mileage

94,686 mi
Last recorded94,686 miles
Recorded on28 Oct 2017
Typical for 2008 Dodge (usa) Caliber Sxt Sport D75,914 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSJ08 YZM
MakeDodge (usa)
ModelCaliber Sxt Sport D
Year2008
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,968cc

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MOT History

8 pass 3 fail
Pass 28 Oct 2017 94,686 miles

Front Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Nearside Front Upper Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive both sills (5.2.6)

Fail 14 Oct 2017 94,537 miles

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 2mm in center 50% of tread 50% below 1mm (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Rear Tyre pressure monitoring system warning lamp indicates a fault (4.1.D.4)

Steering locking device missing not engaging. (2.2.C.1g)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid both no fluid. (8.2.3)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened badly corroded. (3.5.1i)

Pass 30 Aug 2016 87,149 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 15 Oct 2015 80,415 miles

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

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

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

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

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

Pass 15 Oct 2014 65,961 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Emissions too clean

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Fail 1 Oct 2014 65,399 miles

Offside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Emissions too clean

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Pass 19 Oct 2013 57,540 miles

Condesation and water dropplets in n/s/r light unit

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

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

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

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

Pass 28 Mar 2013 52,028 miles
Fail 19 Mar 2013 51,761 miles

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

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

Pass 28 Feb 2012 39,336 miles

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

Pass 21 Feb 2011 20,643 miles

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

How Reliable is the Dodge (usa) Caliber Sxt Sport D?

Based on 4,474 MOT tests across 324 vehicles.

65.7%
Pass Rate
7,592
Miles/Year
20
Year Lifespan
324
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Track rod end ball joint has excessive play 232
Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 205
Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint 194
position lamp(s) not working 185
Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak 183
Full Dodge (usa) Caliber Sxt Sport D reliability report

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SJ08 YZM is a 2008 Dodge (usa) Caliber Sxt Sport D in Black with a 1,968cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.7%.

Across all 2008 Dodge (usa) Caliber Sxt Sport D models, the average MOT pass rate is 66.6% with a typical mileage of 75,914 miles. This particular vehicle has performed better than the average for its year.

The most common reason a Dodge (usa) Caliber Sxt Sport D fails its MOT is track rod end ball joint has excessive play, accounting for 232 recorded failures. If you're considering buying SJ08 YZM, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Dodge (usa) Caliber Sxt Sport D typically stays on UK roads for around 20 years. At 18 years old, this Dodge (usa) Caliber Sxt Sport D is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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SJ08 YZM is a 2008 Dodge (usa) Caliber Sxt Sport D, first registered on 1 March 2008.

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