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2008 Dodge (usa) Caliber Sxt Sport A
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ExpiredMileage
110,650 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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Front Anti-roll bar ball joint has slight play both (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Front Horn not working (7.7 (a))
Nearside Rear Wheel bearing rough when rotated (5.1.3 (b) (i))
Front Anti-roll bar ball joint has slight play both (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()
Offside Front Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))
Central Rear Exhaust shield insecure
Nearside Front Windscreen excessively tinted but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (b) (i))
Offside Front Windscreen excessively tinted but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (b) (i))
Central Rear Exhaust emissions likely to be affected by an exhaust leak (8.2.1.1 (b))
Central Rear Seat belt buckle missing (7.1.2 (d))
Central Rear Seat belt missing (7.1.2 (a))
Nearside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Offside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Offside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))
Offside Front Headlamp not working on main beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))
Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint worn to the extent there is a serious risk of detachment (2.1.3 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS
Offside Front Track rod end ball joint worn to the extent there is a serious risk of detachment (2.1.3 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS
Central Rear Exhaust shield insecure
Nearside Front Windscreen excessively tinted but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (b) (i))
Offside Front Windscreen excessively tinted but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (b) (i))
Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))
Nearside Front Headlamp not working on main beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))
Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))
Nearside Rear Suspension rod pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Offside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))
Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))
Offside Rear Suspension rod pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))
Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)
Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)
Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (3.4.1c)
Centre Seat belt has a cut which has significantly weakened the webbing (5.2.2a)
Offside Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)
Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)
Nearside Rear Lower Tie bar/rod synthetic mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
Offside Rear Lower Tie bar/rod synthetic mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
Play in steering rack inner joint(s)
Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
Nearside Front Suspension arm synthetic mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
Nearside Rear Lower Tie bar/rod synthetic mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
Offside Front Suspension arm synthetic mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
Offside Rear Lower Tie bar/rod synthetic mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
Play in steering rack inner joint(s)
Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
Nearside Front Shock absorber has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.7.5)
Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
How Reliable is the Dodge (usa) Caliber Sxt Sport A?
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YH08 XSM is a 2008 Dodge (usa) Caliber Sxt Sport A in Orange with a 1,998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 64.7%.
Across all 2008 Dodge (usa) Caliber Sxt Sport A models, the average MOT pass rate is 66.8% with a typical mileage of 58,479 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 (usa) Caliber Sxt Sport A fails its MOT is suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint, accounting for 148 recorded failures. If you're considering buying YH08 XSM, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.
The Dodge (usa) Caliber Sxt Sport A typically stays on UK roads for around 20 years. At 18 years old, this Dodge (usa) Caliber Sxt Sport A is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.
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YH08 XSM is a 2008 Dodge (usa) Caliber Sxt Sport A, first registered on 29 April 2008.
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