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VN07 RNJ

2007 Dodge Caliber

Black Diesel 1968cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires21 Dec 2021
Tests20 (12 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

124,560 mi
Last recorded124,560 miles
Recorded on12 Dec 2020
Typical for 2007 Dodge Caliber66,005 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationVN07 RNJ
MakeDodge
ModelCaliber
Year2007
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,968cc

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MOT History

12 pass 8 fail
Pass 12 Dec 2020 124,560 miles

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

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

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

Fail 12 Dec 2020 124,560 miles

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

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

Offside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

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

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

Pass 18 Jun 2019 113,192 miles
Pass 21 Jun 2018 105,581 miles
Fail 7 Jun 2018 105,573 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))

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Outer Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Service brake efficiency below requirements (1.2.2 (a) (i))

Rear Sub-frame likely to fail (5.3.3 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 9 Jun 2017 97,930 miles

Front tyres condition

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

Pass 8 Jun 2016 90,368 miles

Just met emissions requirements

Rear tyres wearing on outside edges, nearside almost to cords.

Security - steering lock not functioning. Vehicle has an immobiliser.

Fail 8 Jun 2016 90,368 miles

Just met emissions requirements

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

Rear tyres wearing on outside edges, nearside almost to cords.

Security - steering lock not functioning. Vehicle has an immobiliser.

Pass 22 Jun 2015 82,067 miles

Offside rear lamp damaged/ /cracked / water ingress

Fail 16 Jun 2015 82,067 miles

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

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

Offside rear lamp damaged/ /cracked / water ingress

Pass 19 Jun 2014 72,908 miles

Both front tyres wearing inside edges, offside almost to cords.

Nearside Inner Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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

Nearside rear lamp is full of condensation

Fail 16 Jun 2014 72,907 miles

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

Nearside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

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

Both front tyres wearing inside edges, offside almost to cords.

Nearside Inner Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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

Nearside rear lamp is full of condensation

Pass 12 Jun 2013 62,446 miles

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

slight play in o/s steering rack tie rod

Pass 18 Jun 2012 52,537 miles
Fail 18 Jun 2012 52,537 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Fail 16 Jun 2012 52,518 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 13 Jun 2011 39,496 miles
Pass 28 Mar 2011 37,267 miles
Pass 30 Mar 2010 26,610 miles
Fail 27 Mar 2010 26,610 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (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
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VN07 RNJ is a 2007 Dodge Caliber in Black with a 1,968cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60%.

Across all 2007 Dodge Caliber models, the average MOT pass rate is 66.5% with a typical mileage of 66,005 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 VN07 RNJ, 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 19 years old, this Dodge Caliber is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was VN07 RNJ registered?

VN07 RNJ is a 2007 Dodge Caliber, first registered on 29 March 2007.

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