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DF08 AFA

2008 Dodge Caliber

Orange Petrol 1998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires30 Aug 2018
Tests9 (7 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate77.8%

Mileage

107,748 mi
Last recorded107,748 miles
Recorded on31 Aug 2017
Typical for 2008 Dodge Caliber59,760 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDF08 AFA
MakeDodge
ModelCaliber
Year2008
ColourOrange
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,998cc

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MOT History

7 pass 2 fail
Pass 31 Aug 2017 107,748 miles

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

Nearside Front Drag link end ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

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

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

Oil leak ()

Pass 1 Aug 2016 80,118 miles

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

under tray fitted/ubcc/eml light on

Pass 31 Jul 2015 72,696 miles

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

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 11 Aug 2014 59,370 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Fail 8 Aug 2014 59,328 miles

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Pass 9 Aug 2013 45,553 miles
Pass 10 Aug 2012 36,544 miles
Fail 10 Aug 2012 365,358 miles

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

Pass 27 Jun 2011 22,395 miles

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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DF08 AFA is a 2008 Dodge Caliber in Orange with a 1,998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 9 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 77.8%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 DF08 AFA, 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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What year was DF08 AFA registered?

DF08 AFA is a 2008 Dodge Caliber, first registered on 21 July 2008.

Is DF08 AFA safe to buy?

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