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DG08 EHP

2008 Dodge Caliber

Black Diesel 1968cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires28 Feb 2019
Tests12 (8 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

107,297 mi
Last recorded107,297 miles
Recorded on1 Mar 2018
Typical for 2008 Dodge Caliber59,760 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDG08 EHP
MakeDodge
ModelCaliber
Year2008
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,968cc

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MOT History

8 pass 4 fail
Pass 1 Mar 2018 107,297 miles

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Fail 1 Mar 2018 107,297 miles

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Pass 24 Feb 2017 98,472 miles
Fail 24 Feb 2017 98,472 miles

Exhaust emits an excessive level of metered smoke (7.4.B.3a)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Pass 8 Apr 2016 93,118 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit 2.9mm (4.1.E.1)

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

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

steering lock fails to engage but vehicle fitted with immobiliser

Fail 17 Mar 2016 93,116 miles

Front Sub-frame corroded and seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement wishbone rear bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement wishbone rear bush (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit 2.9mm (4.1.E.1)

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

Nearside Rear tyre has nail in

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

Pass 23 Apr 2015 79,990 miles
Pass 23 Apr 2014 62,801 miles

Nail in offside rear tyre

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

Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Pass 28 Feb 2013 44,825 miles
Fail 22 Feb 2013 44,516 miles

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

Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Pass 2 Mar 2012 31,310 miles

both rear tyres close to wear bands

some play nearside bottom balljoint

some surface corrosion front and rear subframes

Pass 18 Feb 2011 25,768 miles

both front tyres feathering inner and outer edges

rear pads getting low

some surface corrosion rear discs

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 EHP is a 2008 Dodge Caliber in Black with a 1,968cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 EHP, 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 EHP is a 2008 Dodge Caliber, first registered on 5 March 2008.

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