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CA57 DRO

2008 Dodge (usa) Caliber Sxt

Black Petrol 1798cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires1 Sep 2020
Tests12 (9 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

68,178 mi
Last recorded68,178 miles
Recorded on2 Sep 2019
Typical for 2008 Dodge (usa) Caliber Sxt60,380 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationCA57 DRO
MakeDodge (usa)
ModelCaliber Sxt
Year2008
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,798cc
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MOT History

9 pass 3 fail
Pass 2 Sep 2019 68,178 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play both sides (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Rear Outer Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both sides (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 31 Aug 2018 64,564 miles

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

Fail 31 Aug 2018 64,563 miles

Nearside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

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

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

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

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

Pass 25 Jul 2017 59,913 miles
Pass 23 Jul 2016 56,533 miles
Fail 23 Jul 2016 56,533 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 30 Jul 2015 49,643 miles

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

Pass 1 Jul 2014 41,856 miles

Nearside Rear Trailing arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

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)

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

Pass 28 Jun 2013 35,380 miles

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

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

Pass 25 Jun 2012 29,298 miles

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

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

front brake discs worn

o/s/r lamp lens damaged

Pass 30 Jun 2011 23,143 miles

front brake pads getting low

Fail 30 Jun 2011 23,143 miles

Nearside Rear position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

front brake pads getting low

How Reliable is the Dodge (usa) Caliber Sxt?

Based on 2,850 MOT tests across 213 vehicles.

66.3%
Pass Rate
6,689
Miles/Year
20
Year Lifespan
213
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint 184
position lamp(s) not working 155
Track rod end ball joint has excessive play 138
Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 118
Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak 104
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CA57 DRO is a 2008 Dodge (usa) Caliber Sxt in Black with a 1,798cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

Across all 2008 Dodge (usa) Caliber Sxt models, the average MOT pass rate is 66.8% with a typical mileage of 60,380 miles. This particular vehicle has performed better than the average for its year.

The most common reason a Dodge (usa) Caliber Sxt fails its MOT is suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint, accounting for 184 recorded failures. If you're considering buying CA57 DRO, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Dodge (usa) Caliber Sxt typically stays on UK roads for around 20 years. At 18 years old, this Dodge (usa) Caliber Sxt is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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CA57 DRO is a 2008 Dodge (usa) Caliber Sxt, first registered on 14 January 2008.

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