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NJ07 VRV

2007 Dodge (usa) Caliber SE

Black Petrol 1798cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires11 Feb 2015
Tests9 (5 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate55.6%

Mileage

74,584 mi
Last recorded74,584 miles
Recorded on19 May 2017
Typical for 2007 Dodge (usa) Caliber SE61,074 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationNJ07 VRV
MakeDodge (usa)
ModelCaliber SE
Year2007
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,798cc
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MOT History

5 pass 4 fail
Fail 19 May 2017 74,584 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

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

Offside Front coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

Front and rear brake discs 1x4 are slightly corroded ,sub frames font and are corroded

Front and rear brake discs 1x4 are slightly corroded ,sub frames font and rear are corroded

Fail 31 May 2016 74,582 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

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

Offside Front coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

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

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

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases box (7.1.2)

front and rear suspension corroded

Fail 10 Jun 2015 74,556 miles

Brake pedal creeps down while the pedal is held under pressure (3.3.B.1a)

Brake pedal spongy (3.3.B.1b)

Nearside Front Steering system excessively rough (2.2.D.1)

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

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

Offside Front Steering system excessively rough (2.2.D.1)

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

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

Nail in nearside rear tyre

Nearside Rear Upper Tie bar/rod has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Rear Upper Tie bar/rod has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

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

all brake flexi ferulles slight corrosion

nearside rear brake signs of over heating

nearside rear tyre 3mm

offside rear tyre cracked in tread

sump slightly corroded

Pass 6 Feb 2014 60,308 miles
Pass 12 Feb 2013 53,728 miles
Fail 11 Feb 2013 53,728 miles

Nearside Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Nearside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Pass 8 Feb 2012 50,295 miles

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

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

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

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

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

Pass 23 Mar 2011 43,628 miles
Pass 29 Mar 2010 36,641 miles

How Reliable is the Dodge (usa) Caliber SE?

Based on 3,151 MOT tests across 229 vehicles.

66.2%
Pass Rate
6,516
Miles/Year
20
Year Lifespan
229
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint 154
Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 133
position lamp(s) not working 133
Track rod end ball joint has excessive play 130
Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively 92
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NJ07 VRV is a 2007 Dodge (usa) Caliber SE in Black with a 1,798cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 9 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 55.6%.

Across all 2007 Dodge (usa) Caliber SE models, the average MOT pass rate is 66.7% with a typical mileage of 61,074 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 SE fails its MOT is suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint, accounting for 154 recorded failures. If you're considering buying NJ07 VRV, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Dodge (usa) Caliber SE typically stays on UK roads for around 20 years. At 19 years old, this Dodge (usa) Caliber SE is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was NJ07 VRV registered?

NJ07 VRV is a 2007 Dodge (usa) Caliber SE, first registered on 29 March 2007.

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