CarVerify

Free Car Check

SV08 XRG

2008 Dodge Caliber

Silver Petrol 1968cc
Search another vehicle

MOT Status

Expired
Expires27 Jan 2024
Tests17 (14 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate82.4%

Mileage

120,918 mi
Last recorded120,918 miles
Recorded on28 Jan 2023
Typical for 2008 Dodge Caliber59,760 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

4 checks still locked for this Dodge
Stolen
Finance
Write-off
Keepers
Unlock full report — £4.99
Instant £30k guarantee
or single check £9.99

Not all car check providers offer a guarantee. Don't risk buying from services that can't back their data. CarVerify reports include a £30,000 finance data guarantee.

Vehicle Details

RegistrationSV08 XRG
MakeDodge
ModelCaliber
Year2008
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,968cc

All premium checks include

50+ data points
Finance Check (Experian) Insurance Write-off Salvage Auction Stolen Check Previous Owners Ex-Taxi, Police, NHS Mileage Anomaly Import / Export Scrapped Check Plate Changes

MOT History

14 pass 3 fail
Pass 28 Jan 2023 120,918 miles

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

Offside Front Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

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

Pass 15 Jan 2022 118,110 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 23 Jan 2021 115,663 miles
Pass 27 Jul 2019 111,199 miles

Nearside Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Pass 28 Jul 2018 105,567 miles

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

Nearside Rear Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Pass 15 Jul 2017 100,560 miles

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

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

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

Pass 9 Jul 2016 93,826 miles

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

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Fail 9 Jul 2016 93,826 miles

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

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

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

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Fail 4 Jul 2016 93,770 miles

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

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

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

Nearside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded outer sill (5.2.6)

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

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

Offside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded outer sill (5.2.6)

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

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

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

Pass 13 Jun 2015 86,843 miles

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

Pass 28 May 2014 80,690 miles
Pass 18 Jun 2013 73,141 miles
Pass 31 Jul 2012 65,426 miles

n/s/f tyre worn on edges.

n/s/r tyre worn on edges

Pass 13 Jan 2012 62,799 miles
Pass 10 Jan 2012 56,243 miles
Pass 6 Jun 2011 47,663 miles
Fail 26 May 2011 47,295 miles

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

Offside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.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
Full Dodge Caliber reliability report

Don't risk it. Know before you buy.

Not all vehicle check providers are the same. Some don't offer a data guarantee, which means if their information is wrong, you're on your own. Every CarVerify report is backed by a £30,000 finance data guarantee.

£30k guarantee Instant results Cancel anytime

SV08 XRG is a 2008 Dodge Caliber in Silver with a 1,968cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 82.4%.

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 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 SV08 XRG, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

How do I check the history of SV08 XRG?

You can check the full history of SV08 XRG by running a full vehicle check. This shows you finance, stolen, write-off, MOT history, mileage records and more.

What year was SV08 XRG registered?

SV08 XRG is a 2008 Dodge Caliber, first registered on 28 March 2008.

Is SV08 XRG safe to buy?

The MOT history for SV08 XRG shows 17 tests with a 82.4% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

Does SV08 XRG have outstanding finance?

Finance checks require a premium vehicle report. This checks against all major UK finance providers to see if there is any outstanding finance on SV08 XRG. If you buy a car with outstanding finance, the finance company can repossess it.

No warranty or guarantee of accuracy is provided for any free data on this page. The data guarantee applies only to information obtained through the purchase of a full check.