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YR08 XTT

2008 Dodge (usa) Caliber Sxt Sport A

Blue Diesel 1998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires29 Aug 2021
Tests19 (10 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate52.6%

Mileage

72,965 mi
Last recorded72,965 miles
Recorded on27 Aug 2020
Typical for 2008 Dodge (usa) Caliber Sxt Sport A58,479 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYR08 XTT
MakeDodge (usa)
ModelCaliber Sxt Sport A
Year2008
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,998cc

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MOT History

10 pass 9 fail
Pass 27 Aug 2020 72,965 miles

Nearside Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

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

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive outer sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

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

Nearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

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

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive outer sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Fail 24 Aug 2020 72,893 miles

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

Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

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

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Nearside Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

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

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive outer sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

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

Nearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

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

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive outer sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 22 Aug 2019 70,093 miles
Fail 21 Aug 2019 70,092 miles

Nearside Front Outer Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Front Outer Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Pass 29 Aug 2018 60,187 miles
Pass 24 Aug 2017 51,258 miles
Fail 24 Aug 2017 51,258 miles

Nearside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Pass 30 Aug 2016 40,683 miles
Fail 30 Aug 2016 40,683 miles

Nearside Ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Offside Ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

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

Pass 18 May 2015 30,848 miles
Pass 28 Apr 2014 25,865 miles
Fail 28 Apr 2014 25,865 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Fail 9 Apr 2014 25,861 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

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

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

Fail 22 Mar 2013 22,247 miles

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

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

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

Rear registration plate character(s) not correctly formed (6.3.4b)

offside front steering rack end slight play

Pass 22 Mar 2013 22,247 miles

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

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

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

offside front steering rack end slight play

Pass 13 Mar 2012 19,096 miles

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

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

Fail 13 Mar 2012 19,090 miles

Front registration plate character(s) laid out in an incorrect format (6.3.4f)

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

Offside Rear Passenger's seat cannot be secured in the upright position. (6.2.A.2)

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

Rear registration plate character(s) laid out in an incorrect format (6.3.4f)

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

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

Pass 22 Mar 2011 15,637 miles

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

Fail 22 Mar 2011 15,637 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

How Reliable is the Dodge (usa) Caliber Sxt Sport A?

Based on 3,260 MOT tests across 220 vehicles.

68.2%
Pass Rate
5,930
Miles/Year
20
Year Lifespan
220
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint 148
Track rod end ball joint has excessive play 115
position lamp(s) not working 99
Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 89
suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint 66
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YR08 XTT is a 2008 Dodge (usa) Caliber Sxt Sport A in Blue with a 1,998cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 52.6%.

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 YR08 XTT, 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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YR08 XTT is a 2008 Dodge (usa) Caliber Sxt Sport A, first registered on 28 March 2008.

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