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SY56 NLJ

2006 Dodge (usa) Caliber SE

Blue Petrol 1798cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires9 Mar 2017
Tests12 (7 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate58.3%

Mileage

70,353 mi
Last recorded70,353 miles
Recorded on10 Mar 2017
Typical for 2006 Dodge (usa) Caliber SE57,962 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSY56 NLJ
MakeDodge (usa)
ModelCaliber SE
Year2006
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,798cc

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MOT History

7 pass 5 fail
Fail 10 Mar 2017 70,353 miles

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

Nearside Front coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

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

Rear Sub-frame corroded and seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

Offside Rear Upper Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement outer (2.4.G.2)

fuel tank straps corroded

Fail 7 Mar 2017 70,301 miles

Battery insecure (1.9.1)

Brake pedal anti-slip provision incomplete (3.3.A.1b)

Front Headlamp aim too high both (1.8)

Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bush both sides (2.4.G.2)

Nearside 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)

Nearside Front coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a ball joint droplink (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault airbag (5.4.2)

Nearside Rear Trailing arm severely distorted at frontmost bush (disorted) at arm corroded and split (2.4.G.1) DANGEROUS

Rear Sub-frame severely distorted subframe holed along it both sides (2.4.G.1) DANGEROUS

Central mirror insecure

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Front Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened and arms and underside slight corroded and fuel pipes slight corroded (2.4.G.1)

Offside Rear Tie bar/rod has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

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

Steering column top bearing slightly worn (2.1.2c)

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

child seat fitted full inspection not possible

slight play gearbox mount

slight play steering rack

steering lock defective but has a imobliser

Pass 8 Mar 2016 63,914 miles
Fail 8 Mar 2016 63,914 miles

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

Pass 5 Mar 2015 57,580 miles

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

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

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

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

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

Pass 10 Mar 2014 49,848 miles
Fail 3 Mar 2014 49,848 miles

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

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

Wheel stud(s) missing (4.2.A.1e)

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

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

Pass 5 Mar 2013 43,324 miles

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

Pass 17 Feb 2012 38,351 miles

Offside Front Shock absorber has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.7.5)

slight corrosion on rear exhaust

Fail 15 Feb 2012 38,351 miles

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

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

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

Offside Front Shock absorber has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.7.5)

slight corrosion on rear exhaust

Pass 15 Feb 2011 32,963 miles
Pass 12 Feb 2010 27,581 miles

How Reliable is the Dodge (usa) Caliber SE?

Based on 3,151 MOT tests across 229 vehicles.

66.2%
Pass Rate
6,516
Miles/Year
20
Year Lifespan
229
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint 154
Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 133
position lamp(s) not working 133
Track rod end ball joint has excessive play 130
Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively 92
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SY56 NLJ is a 2006 Dodge (usa) Caliber SE in Blue with a 1,798cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 58.3%.

Across all 2006 Dodge (usa) Caliber SE models, the average MOT pass rate is 66.5% with a typical mileage of 57,962 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 SE fails its MOT is suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint, accounting for 154 recorded failures. If you're considering buying SY56 NLJ, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

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

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SY56 NLJ is a 2006 Dodge (usa) Caliber SE, first registered on 8 September 2006.

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