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VBD 317R

2008 Dodge Caliber

Silver Diesel 1968cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires17 Jan 2020
Tests13 (9 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate69.2%

Mileage

98,851 mi
Last recorded98,851 miles
Recorded on18 Jan 2019
Typical for 2008 Dodge Caliber59,760 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationVBD 317R
MakeDodge
ModelCaliber
Year2008
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,968cc

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MOT History

9 pass 4 fail
Pass 18 Jan 2019 98,851 miles

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

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge BOTH REAR (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 18 Jan 2018 93,096 miles
Fail 18 Jan 2018 93,096 miles

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

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

Pass 17 Jan 2017 87,778 miles
Pass 22 Sep 2016 87,383 miles
Pass 8 Oct 2015 82,299 miles

Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement both rear links very slight (2.4.G.2)

both front tyres worn on inner edge

Fail 7 Oct 2015 82,291 miles

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

Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement both rear links very slight (2.4.G.2)

both front tyres worn on inner edge

Pass 23 Oct 2014 79,047 miles

n/s & o/s front tyres wearing on inner edge

Fail 22 Oct 2014 79,047 miles

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

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

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

n/s & o/s front tyres wearing on inner edge

Pass 2 Jan 2014 66,779 miles

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

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

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

Fail 31 Dec 2013 66,777 miles

Brake pedal has insufficient reserve movement (3.3.A.5)

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

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

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

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

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

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

Pass 19 Apr 2012 47,620 miles

Offside front shocker slightly leaking

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

Pass 14 Apr 2011 35,520 miles

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

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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VBD 317R is a 2008 Dodge Caliber in Silver with a 1,968cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 69.2%.

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 VBD 317R, 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 VBD 317R registered?

VBD 317R is a 2008 Dodge Caliber, first registered on 22 April 2008.

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