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LY08 CRJ

2008 Dodge (usa) Caliber Sxt

Blue Petrol 1798cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires16 Jul 2022
Tests16 (10 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate62.5%

Mileage

107,881 mi
Last recorded107,881 miles
Recorded on17 Jul 2021
Typical for 2008 Dodge (usa) Caliber Sxt60,380 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLY08 CRJ
MakeDodge (usa)
ModelCaliber Sxt
Year2008
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,798cc

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MOT History

10 pass 6 fail
Pass 17 Jul 2021 107,881 miles

Front Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement d bushes (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

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

Rear Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement front arm both sides (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Fail 17 Jul 2021 107,880 miles

Registration plate inscription illegible both (0.1 (b))

Front Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement d bushes (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

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

Rear Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement front arm both sides (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Supplementary restraint system warning lamp does not illuminate (7.1.6 (a))

Pass 29 Aug 2020 100,885 miles

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

Fail 29 Aug 2020 100,885 miles

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

Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Pass 13 Jul 2019 94,212 miles

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

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

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

Pass 10 Aug 2018 84,603 miles
Pass 23 Jul 2016 82,430 miles

FRONT AND REAR NUMBER PLATES FADED

N/S/R TYRE PERISHED OUTER SIDEWALL

Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Torque/reaction arm has a slightly deteriorated rubber bush BOTH REAR (2.4.G.2)

Pass 14 Aug 2015 75,879 miles

front number plate damaged

Fail 15 Jul 2015 73,205 miles

Nearside Front Ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

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

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 3 Jul 2014 63,662 miles
Pass 18 Jul 2013 50,115 miles

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

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

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

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

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

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

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Fail 17 Jul 2013 50,115 miles

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

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

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

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

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

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

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

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Pass 19 Jul 2012 33,847 miles

nail in n/s/r tyre

o/s/f fog light not working

puncture warning light on dash

Fail 18 Jul 2012 33,845 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

Nearside Front Lower 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)

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

nail in n/s/r tyre

o/s/f fog light not working

puncture warning light on dash

Pass 17 Jun 2011 20,981 miles

Offside Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1b)

Fail 16 Jun 2011 20,981 miles

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

Nearside Steering system has excessive free play detected at the steering wheel (steering rack fitted) (2.2.A.1b)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1b)

How Reliable is the Dodge (usa) Caliber Sxt?

Based on 2,850 MOT tests across 213 vehicles.

66.3%
Pass Rate
6,689
Miles/Year
20
Year Lifespan
213
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint 184
position lamp(s) not working 155
Track rod end ball joint has excessive play 138
Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 118
Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak 104
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LY08 CRJ is a 2008 Dodge (usa) Caliber Sxt in Blue with a 1,798cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 62.5%.

Across all 2008 Dodge (usa) Caliber Sxt models, the average MOT pass rate is 66.8% with a typical mileage of 60,380 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 fails its MOT is suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint, accounting for 184 recorded failures. If you're considering buying LY08 CRJ, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Dodge (usa) Caliber Sxt typically stays on UK roads for around 20 years. At 18 years old, this Dodge (usa) Caliber Sxt is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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LY08 CRJ is a 2008 Dodge (usa) Caliber Sxt, first registered on 30 July 2008.

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