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W26 STY

2008 Dodge Caliber

Black Petrol 1998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires18 Jan 2019
Tests11 (7 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate63.6%

Mileage

97,172 mi
Last recorded97,172 miles
Recorded on19 Jan 2018
Typical for 2008 Dodge Caliber59,760 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationW26 STY
MakeDodge
ModelCaliber
Year2008
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,998cc

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MOT History

7 pass 4 fail
Pass 19 Jan 2018 97,172 miles

Nearside Front Ball joint has slight play inner tie rod (2.2.B.1f)

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

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

Pass 16 Nov 2016 86,223 miles

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

Fail 11 Nov 2016 86,223 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

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

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

Pass 26 Jun 2015 72,066 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Nearside Inner Front Tie bar/rod has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

o/s mirror held with tape

Pass 11 Jun 2014 65,648 miles
Pass 8 Apr 2013 57,919 miles

N/S/F Tyre has side wall damage

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Fail 4 Apr 2013 57,909 miles

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

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

Offside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

N/S/F Tyre has side wall damage

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 1 May 2012 51,759 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

front pads

Fail 26 Apr 2012 51,758 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Nearside Rear Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Offside Rear Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

Nearside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

front pads

Pass 7 Apr 2011 40,817 miles
Fail 5 Apr 2011 40,817 miles

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

Nearside Rear Tie bar/rod rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

condensation nearside rear light unit

offside rear brake pads getting low

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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W26 STY is a 2008 Dodge Caliber in Black with a 1,998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 63.6%.

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 W26 STY, 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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W26 STY is a 2008 Dodge Caliber, first registered on 1 March 2008.

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