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T31 TDF

2008 Dodge Caliber

Orange Petrol 1998cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires28 Jan 2027
Tests25 (15 pass, 10 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

47,771 mi
Last recorded47,771 miles
Recorded on29 Jan 2026
Typical for 2008 Dodge Caliber59,760 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationT31 TDF
MakeDodge
ModelCaliber
Year2008
ColourOrange
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,998cc

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MOT History

15 pass 10 fail
Pass 29 Jan 2026 47,771 miles

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

Pass 10 Jan 2025 46,932 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Front Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Fail 21 Dec 2024 46,895 miles

Offside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))

Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases Backbox (6.1.2 (a))

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 20 Nov 2023 45,806 miles

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

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

Fail 9 Nov 2023 45,765 miles

Nearside Rear Brake hose ferrule excessively corroded and likely to fail (1.1.12 (f) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Brake hose ferrule excessively corroded and likely to fail (1.1.12 (f) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

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

Pass 29 Oct 2022 44,502 miles

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

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

Pass 19 Nov 2021 42,996 miles

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

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

Fail 5 Nov 2021 42,866 miles

Front Sub-frame corroded and seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

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

Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

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

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

TPMS System faulty

Pass 18 Nov 2020 40,113 miles
Fail 29 Oct 2020 40,072 miles

Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced n/s rear outer sill holed (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced o/s outer sill holed full length (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Pass 25 Oct 2019 36,814 miles

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge n/s front (5.2.3 (e))

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge o/s front (5.2.3 (e))

front subframe heavy rust

Fail 25 Oct 2019 36,801 miles

Track rod end ball joint has excessive play n/s (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge n/s front (5.2.3 (e))

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge o/s front (5.2.3 (e))

front subframe heavy rust

Pass 19 Oct 2018 33,361 miles

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play Also inner rack end slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Front Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

Pass 29 Sep 2017 29,702 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases rear joint (7.1.2)

Fail 22 Sep 2017 29,663 miles

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

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases rear joint (7.1.2)

Pass 13 Oct 2016 26,507 miles

Tie bar/rod rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement both rear,inner bushes (2.4.G.2)

tyre pressure warning light on

Fail 12 Oct 2016 26,507 miles

Nearside Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Tie bar/rod rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement both rear,inner bushes (2.4.G.2)

tyre pressure warning light on

Pass 5 Oct 2015 22,871 miles
Pass 28 Oct 2014 20,562 miles

Nearside front tyre 2mm

Offside front tyre 2mm

Offside rear tyre has crackes on the sidewall

Fail 27 Oct 2014 20,562 miles

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

Nearside front tyre 2mm

Offside front tyre 2mm

Offside rear tyre has crackes on the sidewall

Pass 22 Oct 2013 16,890 miles

surface cracks o/s rear tyre

Fail 18 Oct 2013 16,881 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

surface cracks o/s rear tyre

Pass 19 Oct 2012 12,690 miles

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

Fail 19 Oct 2012 12,690 miles

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

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

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

Pass 10 Oct 2011 8,975 miles

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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T31 TDF is a 2008 Dodge Caliber in Orange with a 1,998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 25 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60%.

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 T31 TDF, 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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What year was T31 TDF registered?

T31 TDF is a 2008 Dodge Caliber, first registered on 28 October 2008.

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