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DG08 EHB

2008 Dodge Caliber

Red Petrol 1968cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires21 Jun 2019
Tests12 (7 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate58.3%

Mileage

125,659 mi
Last recorded125,659 miles
Recorded on22 Jun 2018
Typical for 2008 Dodge Caliber59,760 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDG08 EHB
MakeDodge
ModelCaliber
Year2008
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,968cc

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MOT History

7 pass 5 fail
Pass 22 Jun 2018 125,659 miles

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

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

RARE AXLE GENERAL CORROISION

Fail 14 Jun 2018 125,654 miles

Exhaust emissions test aborted because smoke levels are significantly in excess of the specified limit values (8.2.2.2 (f))

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

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

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

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

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

RARE AXLE GENERAL CORROISION

Pass 6 Oct 2016 115,233 miles

Nearside Rear Upper Trailing arm rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement and o/s/r (2.4.G.2)

Fail 29 Sep 2016 115,022 miles

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick and o/s/f (3.5.1g)

Nearside Front brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened and o/s/f (3.5.1i)

Nearside Rear Upper Trailing arm rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement and o/s/r (2.4.G.2)

Fail 13 Aug 2015 105,244 miles

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

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

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

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

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Pass 13 Aug 2015 105,244 miles

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

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

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Pass 15 Feb 2014 88,968 miles
Pass 9 Feb 2013 68,304 miles
Fail 9 Feb 2013 68,304 miles

Nearside Rear brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Rear brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Rear rear brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

Rear rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Oil leak

Pass 17 Feb 2012 48,511 miles
Fail 11 Feb 2012 48,511 miles

Nearside Rear Suspension arm rubber bush bonding deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Pass 12 Feb 2011 36,224 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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DG08 EHB is a 2008 Dodge Caliber in Red with a 1,968cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 58.3%.

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 EHB, 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 EHB is a 2008 Dodge Caliber, first registered on 31 March 2008.

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