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YF08 ZGG

2008 Dodge Caliber

Orange Diesel 1968cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires30 Mar 2018
Tests13 (7 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate53.8%

Mileage

75,686 mi
Last recorded75,686 miles
Recorded on16 Mar 2017
Typical for 2008 Dodge Caliber59,760 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYF08 ZGG
MakeDodge
ModelCaliber
Year2008
ColourOrange
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,968cc

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MOT History

7 pass 6 fail
Pass 16 Mar 2017 75,686 miles
Pass 31 Mar 2016 69,516 miles

Nearside Inner steering arm has a slight play

under engine cover fitted

Fail 31 Mar 2016 69,515 miles

Offside Outer Tie bar/rod has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Inner Tie bar/rod has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

under engine cover fitted

Pass 27 Mar 2015 61,813 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Fail 27 Mar 2015 61,813 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Fuel system component insecure (7.2.1)

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

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Fail 26 Mar 2015 61,806 miles

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

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

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

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

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

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

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

Pass 21 Mar 2014 52,633 miles

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

Fail 21 Mar 2014 52,633 miles

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

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

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

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

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

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

Pass 29 Mar 2013 43,690 miles
Pass 31 Mar 2012 31,436 miles
Fail 30 Mar 2012 31,436 miles

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

Offside Front front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Pass 17 May 2011 24,933 miles
Fail 16 May 2011 24,933 miles

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

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

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

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 ZGG is a 2008 Dodge Caliber in Orange with a 1,968cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 53.8%.

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 ZGG, 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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YF08 ZGG is a 2008 Dodge Caliber, first registered on 29 May 2008.

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