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SV08 NNK

2008 Dodge (usa) Caliber Sxt D

Silver Diesel 1968cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires19 Feb 2018
Tests13 (7 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate53.8%

Mileage

139,655 mi
Last recorded139,655 miles
Recorded on20 Feb 2017
Typical for 2008 Dodge (usa) Caliber Sxt D72,513 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSV08 NNK
MakeDodge (usa)
ModelCaliber Sxt D
Year2008
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,968cc

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MOT History

7 pass 6 fail
Pass 20 Feb 2017 139,655 miles
Pass 1 Apr 2016 134,649 miles

brake discs corroded due to standing

Fail 23 Mar 2016 134,649 miles

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working brake light (1.2.1b)

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

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

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

Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm both rear tyres (4.1.E.1)

Pass 20 Mar 2015 122,784 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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

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

Fail 19 Mar 2015 122,758 miles

Brake pedal spongy (3.3.B.1b)

Nearside Front Upper Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Inner Front brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Service brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

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

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

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

Pass 18 Mar 2014 114,245 miles

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

Fail 17 Mar 2014 114,245 miles

Brake pedal creeps down when held under pressure (3.3.B.1a)

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

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

Service brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)

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

Pass 21 Mar 2013 102,744 miles
Fail 12 Mar 2013 102,744 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 7 Mar 2012 82,845 miles
Fail 29 Feb 2012 82,845 miles

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

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

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

squeek from n/s/r hub when wheel rotated

Pass 3 Mar 2011 60,659 miles
Fail 2 Mar 2011 60,656 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

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

Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

brake pedal soft

rear brake disc corroded

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

Based on 4,248 MOT tests across 326 vehicles.

66.9%
Pass Rate
7,777
Miles/Year
20
Year Lifespan
326
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint 230
Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 181
Track rod end ball joint has excessive play 176
position lamp(s) not working 138
Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak 135
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SV08 NNK is a 2008 Dodge (usa) Caliber Sxt D in Silver with a 1,968cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 53.8%.

Across all 2008 Dodge (usa) Caliber Sxt D models, the average MOT pass rate is 66.7% with a typical mileage of 72,513 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 (usa) Caliber Sxt D fails its MOT is suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint, accounting for 230 recorded failures. If you're considering buying SV08 NNK, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

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

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SV08 NNK is a 2008 Dodge (usa) Caliber Sxt D, first registered on 20 March 2008.

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