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VK08 JVU

2008 Dodge (usa) Caliber Sxt Sport A

Orange Petrol 1998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires13 Nov 2020
Tests11 (8 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate72.7%

Mileage

98,717 mi
Last recorded98,717 miles
Recorded on14 May 2019
Typical for 2008 Dodge (usa) Caliber Sxt Sport A58,479 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationVK08 JVU
MakeDodge (usa)
ModelCaliber Sxt Sport A
Year2008
ColourOrange
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,998cc

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MOT History

8 pass 3 fail
Pass 14 May 2019 98,717 miles

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

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

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

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

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

Fail 9 May 2019 98,717 miles

Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively both (3.4 (b) (ii))

Nearside Front Road wheel fixing missing (5.2.1 (a) (i))

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

Offside Front Inner Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Offside Front Road wheel fixing missing (5.2.1 (a) (i))

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

Offside Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a))

Offside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

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

Headlamp aim too low both (4.1.2 (a))

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

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

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

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

Pass 30 Jan 2017 96,986 miles

Front Front suspension ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt nearside/offside (2.4.G.2)

Front Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint nearside/offside (2.5.B.1a)

Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil nearside/offside (2.7.3)

Pass 8 Apr 2016 81,847 miles
Pass 13 Apr 2015 63,847 miles
Fail 10 Apr 2015 63,847 miles

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

Front registration plate character(s) likely to be misread (6.3.4b)

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

Pass 1 Apr 2014 48,251 miles
Pass 2 Apr 2013 40,777 miles
Pass 5 Apr 2012 37,613 miles
Fail 3 Apr 2012 37,613 miles

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

Pass 6 Apr 2011 23,928 miles

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

nearside front tyre worn outer edge

How Reliable is the Dodge (usa) Caliber Sxt Sport A?

Based on 3,260 MOT tests across 220 vehicles.

68.2%
Pass Rate
5,930
Miles/Year
20
Year Lifespan
220
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint 148
Track rod end ball joint has excessive play 115
position lamp(s) not working 99
Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 89
suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint 66
Full Dodge (usa) Caliber Sxt Sport A reliability report

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VK08 JVU is a 2008 Dodge (usa) Caliber Sxt Sport A in Orange with a 1,998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.7%.

Across all 2008 Dodge (usa) Caliber Sxt Sport A models, the average MOT pass rate is 66.8% with a typical mileage of 58,479 miles. This particular vehicle has performed better than the average for its year.

The most common reason a Dodge (usa) Caliber Sxt Sport A fails its MOT is suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint, accounting for 148 recorded failures. If you're considering buying VK08 JVU, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

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

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VK08 JVU is a 2008 Dodge (usa) Caliber Sxt Sport A, first registered on 27 March 2008.

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