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SL08 XGX

2008 Dodge Avenger

Silver Diesel 1968cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires15 Nov 2022
Tests20 (11 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate55%

Mileage

107,059 mi
Last recorded107,059 miles
Recorded on11 Nov 2021
Typical for 2008 Dodge Avenger65,547 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSL08 XGX
MakeDodge
ModelAvenger
Year2008
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,968cc

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MOT History

11 pass 9 fail
Pass 11 Nov 2021 107,059 miles

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

Nearside Rear Outer Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt both ()

Fail 11 Nov 2021 107,059 miles

Exhaust emissions exceed level of metered smoke for a turbo charged engine (8.2.2.2 (b))

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

Nearside Rear Outer Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 6 Nov 2020 102,620 miles

Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Offside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Offside Rear Outer Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

engine under tray insecure

Fail 6 Nov 2020 102,620 miles

Exhaust emissions exceed manufacturer's specified limit (8.2.2.2 (a))

Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Offside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Offside Rear Outer Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

engine under tray insecure

Pass 9 May 2019 94,701 miles

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

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2.0mm & worn on inner edges (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2.0mm & worn on edges (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 10 May 2018 86,527 miles

Fuel Pipe/s corroded fuel cooler brocken ()

Pass 16 May 2017 77,899 miles

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

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

Fail 15 May 2017 77,899 miles

Central Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Front front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

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

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

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

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

Pass 23 Jul 2016 71,168 miles

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

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

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

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

Fail 22 Jul 2016 71,155 miles

Exhaust emits an excessive level of metered smoke for a turbo charged engine (7.4.B.3b)

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

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b) DANGEROUS

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

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

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

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

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

Pass 23 Jul 2015 69,810 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Oil leak

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Fail 23 Jul 2015 69,810 miles

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Oil leak

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

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 25 Jul 2014 54,659 miles
Fail 25 Jul 2014 54,659 miles

Exhaust emits an excessive level of metered smoke for a turbo charged engine (7.4.B.3b)

Pass 26 Jul 2013 46,511 miles

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Fail 26 Jul 2013 46,511 miles

Exhaust emits an excessive level of metered smoke for a turbo charged engine (7.4.B.3b)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

High level brake light not working

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 6 Jul 2012 37,714 miles

handbrake travel

Fail 6 Jul 2012 37,712 miles

Exhaust emits an excessive level of metered smoke for a turbo charged engine (7.4.B.3b)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

handbrake travel

Pass 26 Jul 2011 28,342 miles
Fail 25 Jul 2011 28,340 miles

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

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

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

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

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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SL08 XGX is a 2008 Dodge Avenger in Silver with a 1,968cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 55%.

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 SL08 XGX, 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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SL08 XGX is a 2008 Dodge Avenger, first registered on 29 May 2008.

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