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YJ08 ALK

2008 Dodge Avenger

Red Petrol 1998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires21 Sep 2020
Tests15 (10 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

127,228 mi
Last recorded127,228 miles
Recorded on13 Sep 2019
Typical for 2008 Dodge Avenger65,547 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYJ08 ALK
MakeDodge
ModelAvenger
Year2008
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,998cc

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MOT History

10 pass 5 fail
Pass 13 Sep 2019 127,228 miles

Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()

Nearside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Wheel bearing slightly noisy (5.1.3 (b) (i))

Pass 12 Sep 2018 118,011 miles

Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()

Fail 11 Sep 2018 117,997 miles

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

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

Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()

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

Pass 15 Sep 2017 107,429 miles
Fail 11 Sep 2017 107,347 miles

Central Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Nearside Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Tyre pressure monitoring system warning lamp indicates a fault (4.1.D.4)

Pass 16 Sep 2016 98,101 miles

Tyre pressure monitoring system warning lamp does not illuminate (4.1.D.4)

nsr brake pads low

Pass 18 Sep 2015 87,310 miles

system not log on

Fail 17 Sep 2015 87,307 miles

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

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

system not log on

Pass 22 Sep 2014 78,569 miles

nearside front and rear tyres worn on the outter edges

tyre pressure warning light on

Fail 18 Sep 2014 78,569 miles

Driver's door cannot be opened from inside the vehicle (6.2.B.1b)

Driver's door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle (6.2.B.1b)

Nail in nearside rear tyre

nearside front and rear tyres worn on the outter edges

tyre pressure warning light on

Pass 15 Aug 2014 77,902 miles

Slight oil leak from power steering pipe

Pass 8 Aug 2013 64,192 miles
Fail 8 Aug 2013 64,192 miles

Offside Rear Valve stem seriously damaged (4.1.D.1e)

Tyre pressure monitoring system warning lamp does not illuminate (4.1.D.4)

Pass 17 Aug 2012 51,050 miles
Pass 17 Aug 2011 38,173 miles

How Reliable is the Dodge Avenger?

Based on 11,138 MOT tests across 904 vehicles.

72.1%
Pass Rate
6,981
Miles/Year
19
Year Lifespan
904
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 448
position lamp(s) not working 309
Registration plate lamp not working 217
Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick 215
Track rod end ball joint has excessive play 168
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YJ08 ALK is a 2008 Dodge Avenger in Red with a 1,998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

Across all 2008 Dodge Avenger models, the average MOT pass rate is 72.8% with a typical mileage of 65,547 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 Avenger fails its MOT is tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm, accounting for 448 recorded failures. If you're considering buying YJ08 ALK, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Dodge Avenger typically stays on UK roads for around 19 years. At 18 years old, this Dodge Avenger is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was YJ08 ALK registered?

YJ08 ALK is a 2008 Dodge Avenger, first registered on 21 August 2008.

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