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WR08 WVD

2008 Dodge Caliber

Red Petrol 1998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires4 Oct 2022
Tests18 (11 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate61.1%

Mileage

154,431 mi
Last recorded154,431 miles
Recorded on4 Oct 2021
Typical for 2008 Dodge Caliber59,760 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationWR08 WVD
MakeDodge
ModelCaliber
Year2008
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,998cc

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MOT History

11 pass 7 fail
Pass 4 Oct 2021 154,431 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases Rear silencer has small blow holes (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 5 Oct 2020 147,403 miles

Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect both (5.3.2 (b))

both rear top suspension arms dust covers deteriorated

rear sub-frame corroded

Fail 30 Sep 2020 147,302 miles

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

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

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

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

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint likely to become detached (5.3.4 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect both (5.3.2 (b))

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

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

both rear top suspension arms dust covers deteriorated

rear sub-frame corroded

Pass 30 Sep 2019 134,995 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

both rear top suspension arm dust covers deteriorated

front and rear sub-frame corroded

Pass 25 Sep 2018 121,482 miles

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

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

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

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

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

both rear tyres perished

tpms light on

Fail 25 Sep 2018 121,482 miles

Nearside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced outer sill (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Offside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Offside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced outer sill (7.1.1 (a) (i))

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

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

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

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

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

both rear tyres perished

tpms light on

Pass 2 Oct 2017 111,312 miles

Front Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

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

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush both rear top (2.4.G.2)

brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both front (3.5.1i)

Fail 30 Sep 2017 111,312 miles

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

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

Front Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

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

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush both rear top (2.4.G.2)

brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both front (3.5.1i)

Pass 16 Sep 2016 97,961 miles
Fail 16 Sep 2016 97,961 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 16 Sep 2015 85,835 miles
Pass 17 Sep 2014 76,894 miles
Fail 17 Sep 2014 76,893 miles

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

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

n/s/f tyre heavily worn on inner edge

Pass 16 Oct 2013 68,336 miles
Fail 22 Oct 2012 60,466 miles

Front Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Pass 22 Oct 2012 60,466 miles
Pass 15 Jul 2011 50,319 miles

Nearside Rear fog lamp deteriorated, but still visible from a reasonable distance (1.3.2d)

front brakes partially siezed

wiper blades smear

Fail 15 Jul 2011 50,319 miles

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Nearside Rear fog lamp deteriorated, but still visible from a reasonable distance (1.3.2d)

front brakes partially siezed

wiper blades smear

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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WR08 WVD is a 2008 Dodge Caliber in Red with a 1,998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 61.1%.

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 WR08 WVD, 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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WR08 WVD is a 2008 Dodge Caliber, first registered on 31 July 2008.

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