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KJ08 GHU

2008 Dodge Avenger

Black Petrol 1998cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires13 Aug 2026
Tests18 (15 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate83.3%

Mileage

61,825 mi
Last recorded61,825 miles
Recorded on11 Aug 2025
Typical for 2008 Dodge Avenger65,547 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationKJ08 GHU
MakeDodge
ModelAvenger
Year2008
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,998cc

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MOT History

15 pass 3 fail
Pass 11 Aug 2025 61,825 miles

Hydraulic leak, but not excessive power steering hose (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Nearside Rear Sub-frame pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement mounting bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Offside Rear Sub-frame pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement mounting bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Pass 14 Aug 2024 60,282 miles

LIGHT CORROSION ON UNDERBODY

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

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

Fail 14 Aug 2024 60,282 miles

LIGHT CORROSION ON UNDERBODY

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

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

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

Pass 14 Aug 2023 58,821 miles

Central Stop lamp(s) non-obligatory stop lamp not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

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

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

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

Pass 12 Aug 2022 57,449 miles

Power steering pipe/hose has slight seepage (2.1.5 (a))

Fail 12 Aug 2022 57,449 miles

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Power steering pipe/hose has slight seepage (2.1.5 (a))

Pass 11 Aug 2021 55,648 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin 3.5mm (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

High level stop light not working

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Rear sub frame mountings badly corroded

TPMS light is on

Pass 12 Aug 2020 54,114 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Both sides (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Front Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()

Front Power steering pipe/hose has slight seepage (2.1.5 (a))

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

Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive Both sides (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Pass 1 Aug 2019 52,560 miles

rear subframe mountings badly corroded

tps light on

Pass 31 Jul 2018 50,588 miles

Front Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()

Pass 1 Aug 2017 47,573 miles

Rear pads appear low

Pass 4 Aug 2016 49,567 miles

Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) has slight seepage (2.3.3b)

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

Pass 6 Aug 2015 38,048 miles

boyh rear tyres in very poor condition

Fail 6 Aug 2015 38,045 miles

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

boyh rear tyres in very poor condition

Pass 31 Jul 2014 31,905 miles
Pass 1 Aug 2013 25,448 miles

tyre pressure warning light on

Pass 2 Aug 2012 20,868 miles
Pass 29 Jul 2011 16,622 miles

wipers starting to smear

How Reliable is the Dodge Avenger?

Based on 11,138 MOT tests across 904 vehicles.

72.1%
Pass Rate
6,981
Miles/Year
19
Year Lifespan
904
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 448
position lamp(s) not working 309
Registration plate lamp not working 217
Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick 215
Track rod end ball joint has excessive play 168
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KJ08 GHU is a 2008 Dodge Avenger in Black with a 1,998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 83.3%.

Across all 2008 Dodge Avenger models, the average MOT pass rate is 72.8% with a typical mileage of 65,547 miles. This particular vehicle has performed better than the average for its year.

The most common reason a Dodge Avenger fails its MOT is tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm, accounting for 448 recorded failures. If you're considering buying KJ08 GHU, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Dodge Avenger typically stays on UK roads for around 19 years. At 18 years old, this Dodge Avenger is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was KJ08 GHU registered?

KJ08 GHU is a 2008 Dodge Avenger, first registered on 1 August 2008.

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