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GN56 VCJ

2006 Dodge (usa) Caliber Sxt D

Silver Diesel 2000cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires1 Mar 2019
Tests16 (9 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate56.3%

Mileage

79,780 mi
Last recorded79,780 miles
Recorded on19 Feb 2018
Typical for 2006 Dodge (usa) Caliber Sxt D76,180 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGN56 VCJ
MakeDodge (usa)
ModelCaliber Sxt D
Year2006
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,000cc

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MOT History

9 pass 7 fail
Pass 19 Feb 2018 79,780 miles

Nearside Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Offside Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

engine fault light on dash showing fault

front tyres worn on inner inner edges

n/s/r tyre cracked around edges and tread

tyre pressure fault light on

Fail 16 Feb 2018 79,734 miles

Battery insecure (1.9.1)

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

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

Nearside Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Offside Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

engine fault light on dash showing fault

front tyres worn on inner inner edges

n/s/r tyre cracked around edges and tread

tyre pressure fault light on

Pass 28 Feb 2017 72,144 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

tyre pressure monitoring system light on

Fail 21 Feb 2017 71,982 miles

Front Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

Offside Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

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

Offside Front front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

tyre pressure monitoring system light on

Pass 2 Mar 2016 64,625 miles

Front Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

Nearside Front steering arm has slight play in ball joint

Offside Front brake slightly binding

Fail 26 Feb 2016 64,528 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front Valve stem seriously damaged (4.1.D.1e)

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

Offside Rear Valve stem seriously damaged (4.1.D.1e)

Front Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

Nearside Front steering arm has slight play in ball joint

Offside Front brake slightly binding

Pass 2 Sep 2014 54,739 miles

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

Pass 4 Sep 2013 49,419 miles

Both front tyres on 1.6mm limit.

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

Fail 4 Sep 2013 49,419 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Both front tyres on 1.6mm limit.

NSF lower suspension arm rear bush broken away from bonding and coming adrift.

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

Pass 4 Jul 2012 43,102 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Fail 2 Jul 2012 43,072 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside front brake grabbing slightly (3.7.A.2b)

Pass 4 Jul 2011 36,800 miles
Fail 28 Jun 2011 36,752 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

Pass 2 Jul 2010 31,416 miles
Pass 3 Jul 2009 27,037 miles
Fail 3 Jul 2009 27,037 miles

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

How Reliable is the Dodge (usa) Caliber Sxt D?

Based on 4,248 MOT tests across 326 vehicles.

66.9%
Pass Rate
7,777
Miles/Year
20
Year Lifespan
326
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint 230
Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 181
Track rod end ball joint has excessive play 176
position lamp(s) not working 138
Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak 135
Full Dodge (usa) Caliber Sxt D reliability report

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GN56 VCJ is a 2006 Dodge (usa) Caliber Sxt D in Silver with a 2,000cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 56.3%.

Across all 2006 Dodge (usa) Caliber Sxt D models, the average MOT pass rate is 67.1% with a typical mileage of 76,180 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 (usa) Caliber Sxt D fails its MOT is suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint, accounting for 230 recorded failures. If you're considering buying GN56 VCJ, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

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

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GN56 VCJ is a 2006 Dodge (usa) Caliber Sxt D, first registered on 18 September 2006.

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