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YF08 NMV

2008 Dodge Caliber

Black Petrol 1998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires29 Jun 2022
Tests18 (11 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate61.1%

Mileage

104,288 mi
Last recorded104,288 miles
Recorded on27 Jun 2022
Typical for 2008 Dodge Caliber59,760 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYF08 NMV
MakeDodge
ModelCaliber
Year2008
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,998cc

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MOT History

11 pass 7 fail
Fail 27 Jun 2022 104,288 miles

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

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

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

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

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

Pass 8 Jun 2021 96,864 miles

Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Fail 7 Jun 2021 96,860 miles

Exhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))

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

Nearside Rear Upper Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn Upper suspension arm outer bush. (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Rear fog lamp does not emit a steady red light (4.5.4 (a))

Offside Rear Upper Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn Upper suspension arm outer bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Pass 30 Jun 2020 94,492 miles

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

Fail 29 Jun 2020 94,492 miles

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

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

Fail 1 Jun 2020 94,438 miles

Brake performance not tested Due to suspension issues (1.2.1 (g))

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn Most rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush likely to become detached Trailing arm bush (5.3.4 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Nearside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Trailing arm bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 29 May 2019 82,516 miles

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

Nearside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Main trailing arm bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside front tyre approx 3mm tread

Offside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Main trailing arm bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 24 May 2018 74,917 miles

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

Nearside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Main bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Offside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Main bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Fail 24 May 2018 74,915 miles

Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a))

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

Nearside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Main bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Offside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Main bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Fail 28 Apr 2018 74,914 miles

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

Nearside Rear Sub-frame corroded and seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

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

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

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

Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases Silencer (7.1.2)

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

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

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

Pass 11 May 2017 62,562 miles

Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

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

Offside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

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

Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

heat shield lose

Pass 21 May 2016 53,887 miles

Child seat fitted to near side rear passenger seat not allowing full inspection of adult seat belt

Fail 17 May 2016 53,732 miles

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

Pass 21 May 2015 45,199 miles
Pass 30 May 2014 36,848 miles
Pass 29 May 2013 30,731 miles
Pass 12 May 2012 24,088 miles
Pass 17 May 2011 17,393 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

rear discs slightly pitted

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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YF08 NMV is a 2008 Dodge Caliber in Black 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 YF08 NMV, 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 YF08 NMV registered?

YF08 NMV is a 2008 Dodge Caliber, first registered on 17 May 2008.

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