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SN58 JHV

2008 Dodge Caliber

Silver Petrol 1798cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires31 Jul 2021
Tests20 (10 pass, 10 fail)
Pass rate50%

Mileage

89,927 mi
Last recorded89,927 miles
Recorded on26 Jul 2021
Typical for 2008 Dodge Caliber59,760 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSN58 JHV
MakeDodge
ModelCaliber
Year2008
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,798cc

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MOT History

10 pass 10 fail
Fail 26 Jul 2021 89,927 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

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

Nearside Rear Brake hose ferrule excessively corroded body to axle flexi (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Offside Front Coil spring fractured or broken top coil (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Brake hose ferrule excessively corroded body to axle flexi (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Nearside Rear Upper Sub-frame likely to fail excessively holed & corroded (5.3.3 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Upper Sub-frame likely to fail excessively holed & corroded (5.3.3 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Engine cover fitted obscuring some components

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases front to ctr pipe welded joint (6.1.2 (a))

Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

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

Offside Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Offside Rear Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement tie bar outer bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Pass 20 Jul 2020 83,317 miles

Engine cover fitted obscuring some components

Nearside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

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

Offside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension rod pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Tie rod bushes unbonding (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Fail 13 Jul 2020 83,238 miles

Offside Rear Brake hose ferrule excessively corroded caliper flexi hose (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Engine cover fitted obscuring some components

Nearside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Nearside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule caliper flexi hose (1.1.12 (f) (i))

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

Offside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension rod pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Tie rod bushes unbonding (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 17 Jul 2019 75,963 miles

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

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

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

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

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Fail 9 Jul 2019 75,819 miles

Nearside Rear Upper Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn at hub (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

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

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

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

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Pass 11 Jul 2018 69,231 miles

Engine cover fitted obscuring some components

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

Fail 4 Jul 2018 69,088 miles

Offside Front Brake pipe excessively damaged at joint to flexi pipe (1.1.11 (c))

Engine cover fitted obscuring some components

Offside Front Brake pipe inadequately clipped or supported at flexi pipe joint (1.1.11 (d) (i))

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

Pass 25 Jul 2017 62,251 miles

Engine cover fitted obscuring some components

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

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Fail 17 Jul 2017 62,090 miles

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

Offside Rear Trailing arm rubber bush bonding deteriorated resulting in excessive movement front bush (2.4.G.2)

Engine cover fitted obscuring some components

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

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Pass 6 Jul 2016 53,938 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components

Fuel Pipe/s corroded at rear ()

Offside Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Offside Rear tyre outer sidewall cracking

Rear Anti-roll bar corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Fail 4 Jul 2016 53,891 miles

Nearside Front Trailing arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement front (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components

Fuel Pipe/s corroded at rear ()

Offside Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Offside Rear tyre outer sidewall cracking

Rear Anti-roll bar corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Pass 10 Jul 2015 46,866 miles

Nearside Front Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1b)

Offside Front Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1b)

Pass 1 Aug 2014 39,546 miles
Fail 1 Aug 2014 39,546 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose kinked (3.6.B.4b)

Nearside Front Brake hose twisted (found during steering lock to lock check) (2.2.D.2b)

Offside Front Brake hose has insufficient room to move, resulting in fouling on any part (3.6.B.4a)

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too far to the left (1.8)

Pass 23 Sep 2013 34,160 miles

Nearside Rear Trailing arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Trailing arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Fail 18 Sep 2013 34,028 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

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

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Nearside Rear Trailing arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Trailing arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Pass 5 Sep 2012 26,625 miles
Fail 15 Aug 2012 26,624 miles

Hazard warning switch faulty (1.4.B.1d)

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

adv. n/s/f tyre slightly worn on inner shoulder.

Pass 26 Nov 2011 21,538 miles
Fail 26 Nov 2011 21,538 miles

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

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

Offside Windscreen wiper blade insecure (8.2.2)

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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SN58 JHV is a 2008 Dodge Caliber in Silver with a 1,798cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 50%.

Across all 2008 Dodge Caliber models, the average MOT pass rate is 67.4% with a typical mileage of 59,760 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 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 SN58 JHV, 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 18 years old, this Dodge Caliber is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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SN58 JHV is a 2008 Dodge Caliber, first registered on 31 December 2008.

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