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DG08 EGU

2008 Dodge Caliber

Silver Petrol 1798cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires12 Nov 2020
Tests17 (9 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate52.9%

Mileage

97,210 mi
Last recorded97,210 miles
Recorded on12 Nov 2020
Typical for 2008 Dodge Caliber59,760 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDG08 EGU
MakeDodge
ModelCaliber
Year2008
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,798cc

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MOT History

9 pass 8 fail
Fail 12 Nov 2020 97,210 miles

Front Inner Brake disc contaminated (1.1.14 (b))

Front Inner Brake pad(s) contaminated (1.1.13 (b))

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

Nearside Rear Suspension component pin or bush excessively worn trailing arm (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Rear Service brake excessively fluctuating (1.2.1 (e))

Offside Rear Suspension component pin or bush excessively worn trailing arm (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Upper Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn outer bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

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

Front Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

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

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

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

Offside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive outer sill corroded/holed/rotten but sill double skinned (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Inner Brake pad(s) wearing thin very close to metal (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

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

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 2 May 2019 83,906 miles

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

Offside Rear rose bush has slight wear

Fail 26 Apr 2019 83,906 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

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

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn Rear rubber bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Nearside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn Radius arm (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn Trailing arm mounting bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Upper Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn arm bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

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

Offside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn Radius arm (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn Trailing arm mounting bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Upper Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn arm bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Pass 24 May 2018 78,933 miles

Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) both sides ()

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

Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play both sides (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Front subframe corroded

Fail 24 May 2018 78,933 miles

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

Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) both sides ()

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

Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play both sides (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Front subframe corroded

Pass 26 May 2017 65,339 miles
Fail 26 May 2017 65,339 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 20 Apr 2016 52,619 miles
Fail 19 Apr 2016 52,619 miles

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

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

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

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

Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Front Inner Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel both rack ends (2.2.A.1b)

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

Offside Front 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 29 Apr 2015 49,495 miles
Pass 20 Mar 2014 47,188 miles

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

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

both rear tyres cracking on outer tyre walls

Fail 20 Mar 2014 47,187 miles

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

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

both rear tyres cracking on outer tyre walls

Pass 12 Mar 2013 41,717 miles
Fail 15 Mar 2012 30,545 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 15 Mar 2012 30,545 miles
Pass 24 Mar 2011 18,040 miles
Fail 17 Mar 2011 17,966 miles

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

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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DG08 EGU is a 2008 Dodge Caliber in Silver with a 1,798cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 52.9%.

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 a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

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 DG08 EGU, 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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DG08 EGU is a 2008 Dodge Caliber, first registered on 3 March 2008.

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