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P17 RNR

2009 Dodge Caliber

White Petrol 1998cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires30 Nov 2026
Tests18 (14 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate77.8%

Mileage

74,185 mi
Last recorded74,185 miles
Recorded on29 Nov 2025
Typical for 2009 Dodge Caliber61,078 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP17 RNR
MakeDodge
ModelCaliber
Year2009
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,998cc

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MOT History

14 pass 4 fail
Pass 29 Nov 2025 74,185 miles

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

Rear Axle has slight vertical movement between stub axle and axle beam both (5.1.2 (c) (i))

Rear Axle swivel pins and bushes swivel pin and/or bush slightly worn both (5.1.2 (b) (i))

Rear Parking brake lever defective but can be satisfactorily operated both (1.1.6 (d))

Rear Stub axle has slight vertical movement between stub axle and axle beam both (5.1.2 (c) (i))

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

Rear Suspension rod damaged but not seriously weakened both (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 28 Nov 2024 73,595 miles

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively both (1.1.14 (a) (i))

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

Rear Brake disc worn, but not excessively both (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened both (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 30 Nov 2023 71,169 miles

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

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

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

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

front to rear underbody/suspension components corroded

Pass 30 Nov 2022 70,071 miles
Pass 27 Nov 2021 69,086 miles
Pass 28 Nov 2020 66,509 miles

Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both rear trailing arms (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Fail 28 Nov 2020 66,509 miles

Headlamp aim too high both (4.1.2 (a))

Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both rear trailing arms (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 25 Nov 2019 64,843 miles
Pass 29 Nov 2018 62,627 miles
Pass 29 Nov 2017 59,153 miles
Pass 28 Nov 2016 57,021 miles

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

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

oil leak

Pass 1 Dec 2015 54,570 miles
Pass 28 Nov 2014 52,072 miles

brake discs corroded on edges

rear radias rm bushes soft

rear tyres cracking

slight play in rear top arm bushes

Fail 25 Nov 2014 52,072 miles

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

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

brake discs corroded on edges

rear radias rm bushes soft

rear tyres cracking

slight play in rear top arm bushes

Fail 24 Nov 2014 52,069 miles

Nearside Rear Tie bar/rod rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Rear Tie bar/rod rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

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

Both rear tyres very very badly perisjed

Pass 1 Feb 2014 45,991 miles
Pass 11 Jan 2013 39,887 miles

Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Fail 10 Jan 2013 39,821 miles

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

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

Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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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P17 RNR is a 2009 Dodge Caliber in White with a 1,998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 77.8%.

Across all 2009 Dodge Caliber models, the average MOT pass rate is 66.3% with a typical mileage of 61,078 miles. This particular vehicle has performed better than the average for its year.

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 P17 RNR, 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 17 years old, this Dodge Caliber is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was P17 RNR registered?

P17 RNR is a 2009 Dodge Caliber, first registered on 15 December 2009.

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